2 found dead after shooting at vape shop; coroner releases names

A large police presence was reported at Centenary Blvd. and Olive Street Saturday night, where two bodies have been found.
Published: Aug. 12, 2023 at 9:51 PM CDT|Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 10:24 PM CDT
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SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A large police presence was reported Saturday night at Centenary Boulevard and Olive Street, where two bodies were found.

On Aug. 12 at 4:55 p.m., the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) received a report of a shooting at a business in the 1900 block of Centenary Boulevard in the Highland neighborhood.

Upon arrival, officers discovered one man dead outside of the vape shop with gunshot wounds. After further investigation, a second man was found dead inside the shop.

At 1:49 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 13), the Caddo Coroner’s Office released the names of both victims, Martavious D. Henderson, 19, and Anthony M. Lee, 19.

According to SPD, the two men have been listed as suspects.

No arrest has been made.

Their deaths mark the 53rd and 54th homicides in Caddo Parish in 2023, and the 51st and 52nd in Shreveport this year.

All evidence was collected from the scene and many witnesses have been interviewed.

Detectives are actively investigating this case and are asking anyone with information to contact them at 318-673-7300 #3. Those wishing to remain anonymous should contact Caddo Shreveport Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373.

More updates to come as information becomes available.

Vape shop shooting in Highland.
Vape shop shooting in Highland.(ksla)
SPD present at Centenary and Olive.
SPD present at Centenary and Olive.(ksla)

KSLA is working to gather more information. Stay with us for updates.

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