Shooting claims a life on Andrew Avenue; victim identified

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — A man is dead as a result of a Memorial Day shooting in the Allendale/Lakeside area of Shreveport.

SPD responded to a shots fired call in the 1500 block of Andrew Avenue at 3:14 p.m. on Monday, May 29.

Officers found Charles Bryant, 61, laying in the front yard of a residence suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The Shreveport Fire Department pronounced him dead on the scene.

According to police, 67-year-old Barry Davidson told Bryant he better not come to his house. Bryant did so anyway and the Davidson allegedly shot at him.

Davidson then reportedly barricaded himself in the house. He was told to come out with his hands up; he did so with no further incident. He was detained and later charged with one count of second-degree murder.

Officials say the suspect and victim were neighbors, however, the reasoning for the incident is still under investigation.

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