West Shreveport Shootings: Homicides and Store Attack in Ongoing Spike
Key Questions
What recent arrests have occurred in West Shreveport shootings?
Valentino Carter Jr. was arrested for the Easter murder of Jerquavious Johnson Jr. Shreveport police arrested two men linked to recent shootings, including Chauncey Moore and others.
What happened at Consumers Grocery on Broadway?
Malik Omar was attacked in a shooting inside the west Shreveport grocery store, suffering a gut-shot injury and listed in critical condition. It ties to R&W ricochet and is the second murder there.
Who was convicted in a 2023 shooting death?
Steven Davis was convicted of second-degree murder in a 2023 minibike slaying. A Caddo Parish jury reached the verdict on April 30, 2026.
What incident occurred on Ranch Lane?
Kris Chandler was armed during a standoff with Shreveport Police responding to a prowler call. Officers subdued him after the confrontation.
What other arrests are linked to the violence spike?
Desean Morris was arrested for drugs and a gun during a traffic stop on Lakeshore Drive and Missouri Avenue. Moore, Robinson, and Taylor Geter are also connected to fatal incidents.
How many homicides have occurred year-to-date in the area?
There have been 8 or more homicides year-to-date in West Shreveport amid an ongoing spike. SPD has increased patrols and cameras, raising privacy concerns.
Details on the store shooting hospitalization?
A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot inside a Shreveport store. Shreveport police arrested a suspect in the grocery store shooting.
What measures is SPD taking in response?
Shreveport Police are addressing multiple shootings with arrests and investigations. They conducted traffic stops leading to drug and gun arrests, and subdued armed suspects.
Valentino Carter Jr arrested Jerquavious Johnson Jr Easter murder; Chauncey Moore killed; Steven Davis convicted; Taylor Geter fatal; new: Consumers Grocery Broadway Malik Omar att 2nd murder gut-shot critical (ties R&W ricochet), Ranch Lane Kris Chandler armed tased, Moore20/Robinson arrests, Desean Morris drugs/gun. 8+ YTD; SPD patrols/cams/privacy concerns.