Shreveport Domestic Violence Calls Surpass 2,124 — Highest in Five Years
Shreveport Police Department
Shreveport Police report that domestic violence calls have surpassed 2,124 in 2026 — the highest number the department has recorded in the past five years. About 40 percent of those calls have been linked to homicides in Shreveport this year, according to SPD spokesperson Cpl. Chris Bordelon. SPD officials said the April 19 Cedar Grove tragedy has raised public awareness and may be a factor in residents calling for help earlier. The department is partnering with local organizations including Project Celebration to connect victims with resources and to de-escalate situations before they turn deadly. Residents seeking help can contact the Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-888-411-1333.
Caddo Coroner Identifies Woman Killed in North Shreveport Crash Friday
Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office, Shreveport Police Department
The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office has identified the woman killed in a car crash Friday, Sept. 25, in north Shreveport. Additional details on the circumstances of the crash and the identity of the victim are expected from the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office and Shreveport Police as the investigation continues.
Shreveport’s William Joyce Featured in Newly Opened Lucas Museum in Los Angeles
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
The artwork of Shreveport native William Joyce is among the featured works in the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, which held its grand opening over the weekend. Joyce, one of the most acclaimed children’s book illustrators and animators in the world, is known for works including The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. The Lucas Museum, founded by Star Wars creator George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, is dedicated to the art of visual storytelling. Joyce’s inclusion in the museum’s opening represents a major moment for Shreveport’s arts legacy on the national stage.
Stonewall Man Sentenced in Vehicular Homicide After Victim’s Widow Speaks
Caddo Parish District Court, Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office
A Stonewall man who pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide was sentenced Thursday in Caddo Parish District Court after the victim’s widow delivered a victim impact statement. Additional details on the defendant’s identity, the length of the sentence, and the circumstances of the crash are expected from the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office.
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