2 Dead, 6 Injured in Allendale Mass Shooting During Block Party

2 Dead, 6 Injured in Allendale Mass Shooting During Block Party

SHREVEPORT, La. — Two people were killed and six others injured in a mass shooting early Saturday during a block party in Shreveport’s Allendale neighborhood, police said.

The gunfire erupted just after 2 a.m. in the 1600 block of Poland Avenue, where officers responding to multiple 911 calls found a crowd of about 150 people. Authorities described the scene as “chaotic.”

Police confirmed that the intended target of the shooting was among the injured but survived. All six wounded victims are expected to recover.

Investigators believe multiple shooters were involved and are calling the attack a “targeted” assault. No arrests had been made as of Sunday morning.

“This was a reckless and senseless act of violence that cut short two lives and left families shattered,” Police Chief Wayne Smith said in a statement. “To those responsible — turn yourselves in now. We will not stop until every person involved is held accountable.”

City leaders also condemned the tragedy. “Shreveport deserves safe streets; this kind of violence has no place here,” Mayor Tom Arceneaux said, adding that the city would “mourn the victims, pursue those responsible, and continue the hard work to make every neighborhood safer.”

Council Chairwoman Tabatha Taylor called on witnesses to cooperate. “Your cooperation is critical,” she said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300 or Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.