Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Vontashia Bell death by force case profile photo

Vontashia Bell

Case from Shreveport, LA dated Aug 30, 2018

Victim Details

Vontashia Bell

Female

Black / African American

Shreveport

LA

2018-08-30

18

Vontashia

Bell

07/12/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the pre-dawn hours of August 30, 2018, the life of 18-year-old Vontashia Bell, a Black/African American female, was tragically cut short on the streets of Shreveport, Louisiana. Responding to the sound of gunshots in the Cedar Grove neighborhood, police discovered Bell around 4:30 a.m. suffering from gunshot wounds to her upper body. She was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival. Her death was later ruled a homicide.

The initial aftermath of Bel ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Vontashia Bell, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (7)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • The Times: A sign to remember Vontashia Bell and a sign to find her killer
  • HRC: HRC Mourns the Loss of Vontashia Bell
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 5 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the case of Vontashia Bell, and my heart goes out to her family... ...Read More
    12/21/2023
    I feel like we're missing something crucial about Vontashia Bell's case. There's a lot of talk about... ...Read More
    02/06/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Vontashia Bell

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Shreveport, Louisiana

    April Bruley death by force case in Shreveport, LA

    April Bruley

    Death: Feb 06, 2017
    In the quiet neighborhood of Martin Luther King Jr. in Shreveport, Louisiana, a tragedy unfolded tha h ...Read More
    Layla Pugh death by force case in Shreveport, LA

    Layla Pugh

    Death: Apr 19, 2026
    Layla Pugh, a 7-year-old girl from Shreveport, Louisiana, died on April 19, 2026, in a mass shooting n ...Read More
    Deborah T. Grice death by force case in Shreveport, LA

    Deborah T. Grice

    Death: Aug 30, 2023
    In the late summer of 2023, a distressing event unfolded in a Shreveport, Louisiana neighborhood, cu c ...Read More
    Kali Lynch-Roberts death by force case in Shreveport, LA

    Kali Lynch-Roberts

    Death: Nov 17, 2024
    A vibrant life was tragically cut short in the early hours of Sunday, November 17, 2024, when 29-yea e ...Read More
    Kaleah Aiyanna Graham death by force case in Shreveport, LA

    Kaleah Aiyanna Graham

    Death: Nov 16, 2023
    In the late hours of a Thursday in Shreveport, Louisiana, the life of 23-year-old Kaleah Aiyanna Gra r ...Read More
    Pooh Johnson death by force case in Shreveport, LA

    Pooh Johnson

    Death: Aug 23, 2021
    In the late summer of 2021, the life of a talented makeup artist was tragically cut short on a stree e ...Read More
    Chasmine Walters death by force case in Shreveport, LA

    Chasmine Walters

    Death: Jun 09, 2019
    On a tragic night in Shreveport, Louisiana, the life of 22-year-old Chasmine Walters was cut short. . ...Read More