Two men indicted by federal grand jury for store robberies

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A federal grand jury has returned with an indictment charging two men for their alleged involvement in the robbery of two Shreveport stores.

Kevin Terrell Lewis, 38, AKA Kelvin Lewis, of Arlington, Texas, and his brother, Larry Dewayne Lewis, 44, of Shreveport, were indicted for alleged involvement in robberies on Dec. 28, 2024, and January 22, 2025.

On Dec. 23, Kelvin and Larry allegedly aided and abetted each other and the robbery of personal property consisting of $500 from the victim owner/manager of Pull-Up Liquor, 5619 Hearne Avenue, as he was closing the store and walking to his car in the parking lot.

On January 22, Kelvin and Larry allegedly committed robbery of prescription drugs and a work van from victim Billy Jamison, 67, as he was making a delivery from Hackbarth Company to Walgreens, 3124 Line Avenue. During the incident, Jamison was shot and killed.

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Both suspects have been charged with two counts of robbery and one count of conspiracy to using, carrying, brandishing, and discharging firearms during and in relation to a violent crime.

Additionally, Kevin Lewis was also charged with two counts of using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

If convicted, both defendants face a sentence of not less than 10 years or more than life in prison, and a fine of up to $250,000.

Larry is currently in federal custody after he was indicted on Feb. 5, 2025, and charged with one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) are still investigating the robberies.