1 shot in chest while riding bicycle; gunman on the run

SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - Shreveport police are investigating a shooting in which a man was wounded Monday night.

It happened at Legardy Street just before 8 o'clock.

Police say the man was riding a bicycle when another man walked up and opened fire, hitting him in the chest.

The wounded man has been transported taken to a local hospital for treatment of possibly life-threatening wounds.

Detectives are searching for the gunman.

Authorities urge anyone with any information about the case to contact Shreveport-Caddo Crime Stoppers by calling (318) 673-7373, visiting the organization's website, lockemup.org, or using the P3Tips app.

This is a developing story that we will update as details become available.

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