In the late hours of a Saturday in Shreveport, Louisiana, the life of Jaerick Carey, a 29-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short. On November 21, 2020, in the Mooretown neighborhood, gunshots rang out, and Carey was struck in the back. The incident occurred just after 10 p.m., shattering the night's calm.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and Carey was quickly transported by ambulance to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 11:15 p.m. The cause of his death was determined to be at least one gunshot wound.
The Shreveport Police Department responded to the shooting and initiated a homicide investigation into the death of Jaerick Carey. Authorities began the process of gathering evidence and seeking information from the public to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting.
As of now, publicly available information has not detailed any arrests that have been made in connection with the murder of Jaerick Carey. Details regarding any potential suspects or the motive behind the shooting have not been released by law enforcement officials as the investigation continues. The case remains an open and ongoing matter for the Shreveport Police Department.
