On the evening of January 22, 2026, the life of 34-year-old Kadarius Reed was tragically cut short in Shreveport, Louisiana. Reed sustained fatal injuries in a shooting that marked the city's first homicide of the new year. The incident unfolded near the intersection of Mayfield and Robert Streets, where law enforcement was called to the scene to investigate the violent encounter.
In the days that followed the shooting, the Shreveport Police Department launched an intensive investigation
into Reed's death. Their efforts, which included conducting interviews and gathering evidence, soon pointed toward a person of interest. This led to a significant breakthrough in the case as investigators were able to identify a primary suspect believed to be responsible for the death of Kadarius Reed.
The investigation culminated in the arrest of Dwayne Lawrence Williams. Following a thorough inquiry into his involvement in the events of that January evening, Williams was taken into custody by Shreveport police. He has since been formally charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Kadarius Reed. The case against Williams is now proceeding through the legal system as the community grapples with the violent loss of one of its members.