1 dead, 1 seriously injured in shooting in YMCA parking lot

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Emergency crews responded to a reported shooting in Shreveport Sunday night (Nov. 12).

It happened around 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the YMCA on Knight Street near Flyer Drive and Champion Lake Boulevard. That’s just off Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway near the Red River.

Police on the scene say two people were shot in the parking lot and tried to run inside the YMCA.

Two people were shot in the parking lot of the YMCA on Knight Street in Shreveport, La. on... — Two people were shot in the parking lot of the YMCA on Knight Street in Shreveport, La. on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.(KSLA)

Police say the two men were shot after they walked out of the YMCA. One was shot in the upper body, one in the lower. Both were taken to the hospital in critical condition. Marvin Carter, 24, later died at the hospital from his injuries.

No information about a possible suspect has been released at this time. Anyone with information about what happened is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373.

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