In the quiet early morning hours of December 10, 2018, a tragedy unfolded in Shreveport, Louisiana, that would cut short the life of a beloved 60-year-old Black man. Perry Norwood, known to his friends and family by the affectionate nickname "Crow," was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the 200 block of West 78th Street. The discovery was made at approximately 4:30 a.m.
in the peaceful neighborhood of Southern Hills.
Responding to a call about the shooting, officers from the Shreveport Police Department arrived at the scene to find Norwood in a grave condition. He had been shot in the upper body. Emergency services were promptly dispatched, and Norwood was rushed to Ochsner LSU Health for urgent medical attention. Despite the efforts of the medical team, the injuries he sustained proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead at 5:07 a.m.
The news of Perry Norwood's untimely death sent ripples of grief through his community. He was remembered as a fun-loving man with a contagious laugh who was a cherished presence at family gatherings. A graduate of Green Oaks High School's class of 1976, he was described as a kind and God-fearing individual who always greeted people with a warm smile. His loss was deeply felt by his classmates, friends, and family, who recalled his jolly spirit and acts of kindness, such as smoking a turkey for a friend for Thanksgiving.
In the wake of the shooting, the Shreveport Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit launched an investigation into the city's 57th homicide of the year. Detectives were canvassing the neighborhood for potential witnesses and any available surveillance footage that might shed light on the circumstances leading to Norwood's death. However, as of the initial reports, there was no information released to the public regarding a possible motive or any identified suspects. The investigation into the death of Perry Norwood remains ongoing, with no announcements of any arrests having been made in connection with the case.
