Shreveport Mass Shooting at Block Party Leaves 2 Dead, 6 Injured
Police confirm 8 people were shot in Shreveport’s Allendale neighborhood during a late-night block party.
Shreveport, LA — A tragic Shreveport mass shooting turned a neighborhood block party into chaos early Saturday, leaving two people dead and six others injured, according to local authorities.
The incident happened around 2 a.m. on Sept. 20, 2025, in the Allendale neighborhood on Poland Avenue, where police say dozens of people had gathered. Officers with the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) arrived to find multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police Call Attack “Targeted”
Investigators believe the Shreveport mass shooting was not random but a targeted attack. No suspects have been arrested as of Saturday morning, and detectives are actively reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Community in Shock
Residents described the block party as a night of celebration that ended in violence. Authorities have secured the area and urged anyone with information to contact SPD or Crime Stoppers.
Victim Updates and Ongoing Investigation
At least eight people were shot in total, with two fatalities confirmed. The identities of the victims have not yet been released. Police said updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office and local hospitals are assisting with victim identification and treatment of the injured.
