Two Men Killed in Execution-Style Shooting on Mansfield Road; Suspect Vehicle Sought
Shreveport Police Department, Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office
The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office has identified the two men killed in a double homicide in the 6500 block of Mansfield Road in southwest Shreveport early Saturday morning as LaJames Smith, 31, and David Young, 26. Officers responded around 12:09 a.m. Saturday to reports of a shooting and found a vehicle that had crashed into a building with both men suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. They were transported to Ochsner LSU Health, where they were pronounced dead. Video from the Real Time Crime Center showed the victims’ vehicle traveling at high speed before crashing. About 40 seconds after the crash, a suspect vehicle arrived, and an unidentified person got out and fired multiple rounds into the crashed vehicle before fleeing. Smith and Young’s deaths are Shreveport’s 31st and 32nd homicides of 2026. A gray SUV is sought in connection with the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact Shreveport-Caddo Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373.
Bossier City Councilman Withdraws Entertainment District Proposal
Bossier City Council
Bossier City Councilman Chris Smith has withdrawn his proposed Entertainment Development District from the Sept. 22 council agenda, citing the need for more time, broader community input, and a more clearly defined development vision. The proposal would have created a dedicated funding structure through an additional sales tax to reinvest in improvements along Bossier City’s East Bank District, Louisiana Boardwalk, and entertainment corridor. Smith said the goal of making Bossier City stronger remains, but the proposal needs further development before coming back to the council. He said any future version should begin with a clearly defined long-term plan and broader business and resident agreement before being introduced.
Shreveport Man Convicted of Raping Juvenile Relative; Sentenced to Life
Caddo Parish District Court, Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office
A Shreveport man has been convicted of raping a juvenile relative and sentenced to life in prison by a Caddo Parish judge. Additional details on the defendant’s identity and specific charges are expected from the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office as the court record becomes publicly available.
Bossier Arts Council Begins Moving Out After City Council Severs Ties
Bossier City Council, Bossier Arts Council
The Bossier Arts Council has begun the process of relocating its operations after the Bossier City Council voted to sever its long-standing relationship with the organization. The council’s decision ends a partnership that supported arts programming and cultural events across Bossier City. The arts council says it remains committed to its mission and is working to identify a new home. Additional details on the council’s vote and the arts council’s next steps are expected in the days ahead.