West 70th Easter Shooting: Homicide #5
Key Questions
What happened in the West 70th Easter Shooting?
A 25-year-old man, Jerquavious Johnson Jr., was killed and two others injured at an unpermitted event called 'One Ratchet Easter Funday' near Tha Trap, a prior shooting site. This marks the city's fifth homicide of the year.
Was the event permitted, and was police notified?
The event was unpermitted. Shreveport Police Department (SPD) was never contacted despite claims of security on the event flyer.
What is the current status of the investigation?
Suspects have been questioned, and evidence collection and detentions are ongoing. A $5,000 reward is offered by Crime Stoppers for tips leading to arrests.
What warnings has SPD issued following the shooting?
SPD warns of violence risks in large nighttime groups and emphasizes elevated safety risks for families attending such events.
Are more events planned in the area after the shooting?
A Shreveport business plans another weekend event with additional security measures in place, just days after the deadly shooting. Mayor Tom Arceneaux has discussed the incident alongside other community issues.
25yo Jerquavious Johnson Jr killed, two injured at unpermitted 'One Ratchet Easter Funday' near Tha Trap (prior shooting site); SPD never contacted despite flyer security claims, $5k reward for tips, suspects questioned, evidence/detentions ongoing. SPD warns violence in large night groups; elevates family safety risks.