Shreveport Teen Dies Shielding Sister, Two Arrested
A 13-year-old boy in Shreveport, Louisiana, died while shielding his younger sister from gunfire at an apartment complex basketball court. He is being posthumously recognized as a hero for his courageous act. Two 19-year-old cousins have been arrested in connection…
St. Louis, MO, October 4, 2026 — A 13-year-old boy in Shreveport, Louisiana, has died after allegedly shielding his younger sister from gunfire. The incident occurred at a basketball court located within an apartment complex.
The young boy is being recognized posthumously for his actions, described as courageous as he shielded his sister from the gunfire.
The specific date of the incident was not provided. The name of the 13-year-old victim was also not released.
In connection with the incident, two 19-year-old cousins have been arrested. Details regarding the charges filed against the cousins were not immediately available.
The location of the shooting was an apartment complex basketball court in Shreveport. Further information regarding the circumstances leading to the gunfire was not provided in the available summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Aysha Decuir, Gray News staff on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
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