In the early morning hours of March 13, 2021, a burst of gunfire shattered the pre-dawn stillness on Interstate 20 in Shreveport, Louisiana, leaving a young man's life tragically cut short. The victim was identified as Eric Young, a 30-year-old male from Irving, Texas. He was discovered inside his vehicle near the Jewella Avenue exit, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The initial investigation by the Shreveport Police and Louisiana State Police painted a grim picture of the
event. It appeared to be a drive-by shooting, where another vehicle pulled alongside Young's car, and an occupant opened fire. Young was pronounced dead at the scene. In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement shut down the westbound lanes of the interstate for several hours to process the crime scene, diverting traffic and beginning the painstaking work of gathering evidence.
Despite the public nature of the location, details about the suspect or the vehicle they were in were not immediately available. In the days following the shooting, Shreveport Police continued to investigate, appealing to the public for any information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. Detectives worked to develop leads, but no suspects were publicly identified or arrested in connection with the murder. The investigation into the violent death of Eric Young remains ongoing, leaving his family and community searching for answers and justice. One source mentioned that police had identified a suspect, Larry Lewis, who was reportedly involved in a dispute with Young. This same source stated that Lewis was arrested on charges of resisting arrest and as a federal fugitive. However, more credible sources from the time of the incident report that no suspects were in custody, and police were still actively searching for leads.
