Shreveport homicide victim identified; suspect arrested

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Shreveport police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting in the Highland neighborhood.

Upon investigation, detectives were able to determine that Fabian Q. Alexander, 25, allegedly walked up and shot the victim multiple times, resulting in his death.

Investigators were able to locate Alexander on March 10 and charged him with one count of second degree murder following an interview. Alexander was booked into the Shreveport City Jail.

The call to East Wichita Street came in at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, Caddo 911 dispatch records show.

Responding officers found a man dead in a sedan in a driveway in the 100 block of E Wichita Street, police have confirmed.

Nine units initially responded to the scene between Alexander and Cornwell avenues.

The victim was identified Wednesday, March 10 by the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office as Robert Jerome Lemmon, 57. He was shot numerous times, the coroner’s office says. An autopsy has been ordered.

Authorities urge anyone with any information about this homicide to call Shreveport police at 318-673-7300.

Or contact Shreveport-Caddo Crime Stoppers by calling 318-673-7373, visiting the organization’s website or using the P3 Tips app to submit information anonymously.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of those responsible for this crime.

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