In the late hours of a Tuesday evening in Shreveport, Louisiana, the life of 20-year-old Javarcya Jay J Smith, a male, was tragically cut short. On February 25, 2020, just after 10:00 p.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the night in the 1800 block of Viking Drive. When Shreveport Police patrol officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Smith suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body.
Emergency services transported him to Ochsner LSU Health in a desperate attempt to save his
life. Despite their efforts, Smith was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Investigators from the Crime Scene Unit meticulously processed the area for any evidence that might shed light on the events of that fatal night. Detectives also canvassed the neighborhood, going door-to-door in search of witnesses and any available video footage that might have captured the incident or the moments leading up to it.
In the immediate aftermath, the Shreveport Police Department continued their investigation into the homicide. They urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact the detectives or to provide anonymous tips through Caddo Parish Crime Stoppers. As of early March 2020, the investigation was still active and ongoing, with authorities working to piece together the circumstances that led to the young man's death. Publicly available information has not included any updates regarding arrests made or suspects identified in the case.
