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Lonnie Samuel Jr

Case from Shreveport, LA dated Apr 11, 2019

Victim Details

Lonnie Samuel Jr

Female

Black / African American

Shreveport

LA

2019-04-11

30

Lonnie

Samuel Jr

06/28/2026

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In the spring of 2019, a burst of gunfire shattered the peace in Shreveport, Louisiana, tragically ending the life of 30-year-old Lonnie Samuel Jr. on April 11th. Samuel, a restaurant manager and father of six, was a man described by those who knew him as a quiet, genuine, and peaceful person. His sudden and violent death left his family and community grappling with a profound loss.

The initial investigation into the shooting that claimed Samuel's life was one of nine that occurred in Shr ...
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  • shreveporttimes.com: Nine shootings occurred in Shreveport during second week of April
  • Update: Coroner ID's two men killed overnight in south Shreveport ...
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