Deadly gunfire mars Memorial Day

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Monday proved to be a violent Memorial Day in the city of Shreveport.

A man died as a result of an officer-involved shooting in the Riverwalk gated community.

Louisiana State Police has released only limited details about what happened Monday that led to the death of 60-year-old Robert Diamond.

We’re told SPD officers responded to a call about a welfare concern. Shortly afterward, there was an altercation with Diamond and he was shot. The coroner’s office has stated that Diamond was armed at the time.

Hours later, 61-year-old Charles Bryant was fatally shot on Andrew Street. His neighbor is accused of killing him after a dispute.

Then on Monday night, a man was shot in the leg on Midway Avenue between Mansfield Road and Portland Drive.

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneuax said these sorts of disputes should never end in gun violence.

He spoke with KSLA News 12 about the officer-involved shooting and talked about people resorting to guns to settle disputes:

Mayor Tom Arceneaux comments on officer-involved shooting, talks about people resorting to guns to settle disputes

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