Shooting Victim Arrives at Willis Knighton Hospital After Incident Outside Ants Lounge
SHREVEPORT, LA – A man suffering from a gunshot wound arrived at Willis Knighton North Hospital early Monday morning following a violent altercation outside Ants Lounge. Authorities are actively investigating the incident, which left the victim injured and searching for answers about who was responsible.
According to police reports, the victim was transported to the emergency room in a privately owned vehicle, arriving at approximately 3:47 a.m. Medical staff promptly began treating the gunshot wound while law enforcement was notified of the situation.
The Shreveport Police Department responded swiftly, dispatching three units to the hospital to interview the victim and gather preliminary information. During questioning, the victim stated that he had been involved in a fight with an unidentified suspect outside Ants Lounge. The altercation escalated, ultimately leading to the suspect pulling out a firearm and shooting him before fleeing the scene.
Authorities have not yet released information regarding the suspect’s identity or whether surveillance footage from the area may provide leads. Detectives are urging the public to come forward with any details that may assist in solving this case.
Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-6955. For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Caddo Shreveport Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373 or through the P3Tips app.
As the investigation unfolds, police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including whether it was a targeted act or a dispute that escalated beyond control. Meanwhile, the victim continues to recover, and the community remains on edge, awaiting updates on the search for the shooter.