In the quiet Caddo Heights neighborhood of Shreveport, Louisiana, the life of Tony A. English Jr. was abruptly ended. On the evening of Thursday, January 14, 2021, the 38-year-old man became the victim of a fatal shooting. The incident, which unfolded in the 100 block of West 77th Street, marked another moment of violence for the city.
Shreveport Police were called to the scene shortly after 7 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
Upon their arrival, they discovered English suffering from at least one gunshot wound to his upper body. He was quickly transported to Ochsner LSU Health for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, English succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 7:51 p.m.
Initial investigations by the Shreveport Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit suggested that the shooting stemmed from an argument. Detectives worked through the night, canvassing the neighborhood and speaking to potential witnesses to piece together the events that led to the fatal confrontation.
As the investigation continued, authorities publicly identified English as the deceased. However, details regarding a suspect or any potential arrests were not immediately released to the public. The case remains under investigation, leaving a community to mourn and await answers.
