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Shreveport police report overall drop in major crimes but note recent pedestrian fatalities along I‑20
Summary
Police reported year‑to‑date declines in felonies, vehicle thefts and shootings compared with last year, while raising concern about a recent cluster of pedestrian fatalities on interstate corridors and outlining steps including checkpoints, PSAs and coordination with DOTD.
The Shreveport Police Department presented year‑to‑date crime statistics showing declines in major categories compared with the previous year and detailed enforcement plans to reduce roadway fatalities.
The Police Chief reported year‑to‑date figures of 101 felonies (down from 114), 234 vehicle thefts (down from 318) and 53 shootings so far in 2025 (down from 66 in 2024). Year‑to‑date homicides were 10 with seven cleared, the chief said, and…
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