2 teens arrested in death of another teen outside of skating rink; victim identified
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Two teenagers are charged in connection with a deadly shooting that happened outside a skating rink on West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.
On Thursday, March 9, the Shreveport Police Department announced the arrest of 19-year-old Natoya Dixon on a charge of second-degree murder.
Shreveport police announced Wednesday, March 8 that they’ve arrested 19-year-old Tristen Thomas in connection with the homicide March 5 in the 5100 block of West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop. He too is charged with count of second-degree murder.
Also on Wednesday, the coroner’s office identified the victim as 18-year-old Tyniece Haley, of Shreveport. Her death marks the 16th homicide in Shreveport and Caddo Parish so far in 2023. An autopsy was ordered.
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Haley’s mother said her daughter would’ve been 19 on Sunday, March 12. Haley graduated from Southwood High School in 2022; her mother describes her as “loved and good spirited.”
Haley’s funeral will be held Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m. at New Elizabeth Baptist Church, located at 2332 Jewella Ave.; burial will follow in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
On the night of March 5, officers were called out to reports of a shooting. When they got there, they found Haley dead from a gunshot wound.
Detectives were able to determine that Haley had met several people at the skating rink after it had closed to fight. Haley reportedly was involved in a brief physical fight with the suspects and ultimately was shot and killed.
The investigation into Haley’s death is ongoing.
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