Good morning, Shreveport.

Shreveport police said a 6-year-old child accidentally shot himself outside a Raising Cane’s on Kings Highway Wednesday evening when he found a gun in a parked car—and his father rushed him to the hospital where he remains in critical condition after emergency surgery.

Shreveport police arrested Richard Williams after responding at 7 a.m. Saturday to a shooting at the intersection of South Windermere Drive and Beaufort Way, where officers found 40-year-old Corinthian Shepard dead from a chest gunshot wound—one man outside the home sustained a life-threatening injury.

Shreveport police responded to a shooting on N.

Windermere Drive at about 7 a.m. on July 5—one person was pronounced dead and a second is in life-threatening condition.

On Saturday, July 5, Shreveport firefighters with SFD left for Kerr County—Texas to help with flood relief operations during recent heavy flooding.

Sir Charles Farewell Show

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Check website for price — Celebrate the blues at this farewell performance.

Christmas In July 5K/10K/Half Marathon

7-11 a.m. — Walker Place Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate the holiday spirit in the summer with a festive run.

TMM Project: Color Our Culture

12 p.m. — Shreve Memorial Library - Atkins Branch — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of global art with live music and dance performances.

Hairspray - Stage Center Production

7:30 p.m. — Marjorie Lyons Playhouse — $30 Adult / $25 Senior/Military / $22 Student — Enjoy the lively musical 'Hairspray' featuring a diverse local cast and upbeat 1960s tunes.

Shane Pons Unplugged

6:30-10 p.m. — Casa Jimador — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back evening with live music and stories from Shane Pons and Nick Tingle.

Summer Soup's On!

5-7 p.m. — Marilynn's Place — $20-$30 — Cool off with refreshing summer soups and compete for the best recipe.

Primus Onward & Upward Tour

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an electrifying performance by Primus and special guest MonoNeon during their summer tour.

Shreveport Card Show

9 AM – 3 PM — AcroSports and The Fieldhouse — Affordable entry — Explore 115 tables of sports cards, memorabilia, and collectibles for enthusiasts of all levels.

River Cities Triathlon

7-11 a.m. — Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District — Limited spots available — Challenge yourself with a triathlon amidst the scenic beauty of Cypress Black Bayou.