Shreveport Times

Four people are recovering from injuries following a brawl which led to shots being fired outside an apartment complex Monday morning in west Shreveport.



Just after 2 a.m. on Oct. 31, Shreveport Police patrol officers responded to the 700 block of Central Street relative to a "shots fired" call. As officers arrived at the scene, they learned that four victims, ages 19 to 24 were suffering gunshot wounds. The injured victims, Ivory Jenkins, Tracy Brown, Briana Roberson and Jerome Jones, were taken to University Health where they were treated for what was described as non life-threatening injuries.



Investigators with the Shreveport Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit were called to the scene and immediately began an inquiry into the matter. During preliminary findings, it was determined an on-going dispute between two women, which apparently began on a popular social media site, led to the women agreeing to meet outside the apartment complex for purpose of fighting.

During the course of the melee, additional persons known to both women, were on the scene and began to partake in the brawl. At the height of the incident, a handgun was produced and multiple shots were fired. It was unknown at the hour who was responsible for firing the shots; however, investigators are continually gathering information.

Authorities are in the process of securing arrest warrants for the two women allegedly responsible for initiating the incident, along with several other persons involved in the brawl. Shamaya Pouncy, 19, was arrested and charged with battery on an officer, disturbing the peace by fighting and resisting an officer.

Anyone with any information in the matter are asked to call Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373 or visit their website at www.lockemup.org.

