Toddler injured in Saturday afternoon shooting

Shreveport police have launched an investigation into a shooting that left a three-year-old child injured in west Shreveport Saturday afternoon.

Patrol officers were called to University Health Hospital just before 3 p.m. where the victim was brought to the emergency room by her parents and was suffering from multiple gunshot injuries believed caused by a shotgun.

The toddler’s parents told investigators they were walking along Linwood Avenue, near Midway Avenue when a newer model white SUV (possibly a Chevrolet Tahoe) pulled alongside them. The vehicle stopped and a man described as a dark skinned black male produced a long black gun and fired at least one shot, striking the child.

Investigators are still investigating the incident and are asking anyone with information to contact the Shreveport Police Department (673-blue) or Shreveport Caddo Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers can be reached at 318-673-7373, Lockemup.org, or via the app at P3Tips.

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