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Lazarus Thomas

Case from Shreveport, LA dated Aug 22, 2021

Victim Details

Lazarus Thomas

Male

Black / African American

Shreveport

LA

2021-08-22

34

Lazarus

Thomas

06/30/2026

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In the late afternoon sun of a Shreveport, Louisiana day, the life of 34-year-old Lazarus Thomas was abruptly cut short. On August 22, 2021, what began as a lighthearted gathering of friends filming a social media video challenge descended into a scene of violence and tragedy. Thomas, a male resident of Shreveport, was present with others outside a local school, enjoying the communal spirit of the moment.

The joyful atmosphere was shattered when a vehicle approached and unleashed a hail o ...
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  • https://www.ksla.com: Man, woman killed in drive-by shooting on W 70th identified by coroner’s office
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