Greenwood Rd Hotel Homicide #7 YTD: Arrest Made
Key Questions
What happened in the Greenwood Road hotel homicide?
A 65-year-old man was beaten to death in a hotel room in the 4900 block of Greenwood Road late Thursday night. This incident marks Shreveport's seventh homicide of the year amid an escalation on the west side.
Who was arrested for the hotel homicide?
Shreveport police arrested 59-year-old Lloyd Dukes in connection with the incident. He has been charged with second-degree murder.
What safety measures or concerns are associated with this homicide?
The case highlights safety risks for hotels and transients. Shreveport Police Department (SPD) patrols and no-trespass orders are tied to the response, with tips hotlines active for further information.
65yo man beaten to death in 4900 blk Greenwood Rd hotel room late Thursday night, city's 7th homicide amid west side escalation. Lloyd Dukes, 59, arrested for 2nd-degree murder; tips hotlines active, flags hotel/transient safety risks, ties to SPD patrols/no-trespass.