In the early evening of November 28, 2021, a dispute over the custody of a child in Shreveport, Louisiana, ended in the tragic death of 44-year-old Darren D. Holmes. The male victim was involved in a heated altercation with a family member in the parking lot of a convenience store located in the 4300 block of Linwood Avenue. The confrontation escalated horrifically when a firearm was introduced, and Holmes was shot multiple times.
Emergency services were called to the scene just before
7:00 p.m., and Holmes was rushed to Ochsner LSU Health Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 7:57 p.m. The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office later formally identified him.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Shreveport Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. It was reported that they were actively investigating the incident, which stemmed from a domestic dispute. However, details regarding the identity of the family member involved in the altercation have not been publicly released.
To date, there have been no subsequent public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the shooting. Information about whether any suspects were formally charged, or if the case proceeded to a trial and resulted in a conviction, is not available in online sources. The case of Darren D. Holmes' death remains without a publicly documented resolution.
