The Shreveport Police Department has arrested one suspect and identified three others wanted in connection with a violent assault that occurred in the Red River District on October 18, 2026.
According to police, the incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. beneath the bridge near 400 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, where a woman was attacked by multiple individuals.
The victim suffered facial lacerations, a split lip, a fractured nose, and a fractured finger.
Investigators with the Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit reviewed surveillance footage obtained through the Real Time Crime Center, along with a widely circulated video recorded by a bystander. The footage reportedly showed the victim being struck and stomped while she was on the ground.
Following their investigation, detectives identified Thomas Jordan Bailey, 31, and Daisia Ruiz, 33, as participants in the assault and obtained arrest warrants charging both with second-degree battery.
On October 21, detectives identified Marquita Ward as a third suspect and brought her in for a formal interview.
According to police, Ward was advised of her Miranda rights and admitted to kicking the victim several times while she was on the ground.
Ward was subsequently charged with second-degree battery and booked into the Shreveport City Jail.
In a later update, police announced that Rokeya Horton, 43, had been identified as a fourth suspect in the investigation.
An arrest warrant for Horton was approved by Judge Hatway, with no bond set.
Bailey, Ruiz, and Horton remain wanted in connection with the assault, while Ward has been arrested.
Shreveport Police stated that the investigation remains ongoing and additional arrests are anticipated.
Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Horton, Bailey, or Ruiz, or information about other individuals involved in the assault, to contact the Shreveport Police Department or Caddo Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373.
as of 4:00 a.m., October 22, 2026