Shreveport, Louisiana – grapples with sorrow following a violent incident that claimed the life of Marvin Carter, a 24-year-old resident, in the parking lot of the YMCA on Knight Street. Authorities from the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed Carter as the victim of the Sunday evening shooting, while the Ochsner LSU Health Hospital currently tends to the second injured individual.
As per the police, the victims, among several others, were heading to their vehicles when the shooting occurred, underscoring the suddenness and indiscriminate nature of the incident. The tragic demise of Carter marks the 74th recorded homicide in Caddo Parish and the 69th in Shreveport for the year 2023, raising concerns about escalating violence in the region.
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“24-Year-Old Louisiana Man Shot And Killed In YMCA Parking LotShreveport police in Louisiana say one of the two men shot Sunday evening in the parking lot of the YMCA on Knight Street has died, according to reports.“The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office on Monday identified the victim as 24-year-old Marvin Carter.The second victim is being treated at Ochsner LSU Health hospital for life-threatening injuries.YMCA CEO Gary Lash said four people were leaving the YMCA and going to their cars when shots were fired. Members and staff called 911, and Shreveport police and EMS were on site within minutes.“We are thankful for their quick response and are keeping those who responded as well as the victims and their families in our thoughts and prayers,” Lash said Monday in a statement.Lash said YMCA staff are working with SPD, which has assured them “this was an isolated, targeted incident.”“The safety and wellbeing of everyone who enters our doors is a top priority of the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, and we will continue to work with Shreveport police to ensure our safety policies align with best-in-class practices,” Lash said.Shreveport police and Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will increase patrols of the BHP YMCA area immediately, he added.Anyone with information on the shooting should contact Shreveport police at 318-673-7300.”
Authorities urge anyone with pertinent information regarding the shooting to reach out to the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300, seeking community cooperation to apprehend those responsible and bring justice to the victims and their families.
Shreveport, the third most populous city in Louisiana, is nestled along the west bank of the Red River, forming the heart of the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan area. Census data from 2020 reflected a population of 393,406, and while subsequent estimates slightly varied, the city remains a pivotal hub within Caddo Parish.
Founded in 1836 by the Shreve Town Company, Shreveport boasts a rich history, yet recent events like the unfortunate loss of Marvin Carter highlight the urgent need for communal support and solidarity during such trying times.
The family plans to release details regarding Marvin Carter’s obituary and funeral arrangements at a later date, inviting the community to honor and remember their beloved Marvin amidst the shock and grief of this senseless tragedy.
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