Louis Spears

In the summer of 2012, a violent act shattered the peace of a Baton Rouge neighborhood, leaving a family grieving and a community searching for answers. On the evening of July 24th, Louis Spears, a 39-year-old African-American man, was standing on the front porch of a residence when the sound of gunfire suddenly erupted. The shots were directed at Spears, who was struck multiple times in both of his legs. The sudden violence of the attack sent shockwaves through the area, as neighbors and loved ...

Man shot, killed while standing on front porch - Baton Rouge - WAFB