Shreveport police officer fatally shot

[TexasTowelie]

Source: Shreveport Times

A Shreveport police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.

More than 70 law enforcement units responded after 9 p.m. to a call in Queensborough, where the incident occurred.

According to Shreveport Police Department spokesman Cpl. Marcus Hines, the department received a call at 9:14 p.m. about a suspicious person at the 3500 block of Del Rio Street. Hines said a man inside a home on the block was armed and making threats toward a family member.

Hines said when an officer arrived on scene, the subject opened fire.

Read more: http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/crime/2015/08/05/shreveport-police-officer-shot/31200601/

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Shreveport police, Caddo County deputies and canines are searching for a male suspect.

[irisblue]

1. how sad for his family

I wish them peace.

[romanic]

2. R.I.P.

Still can't get over the Memphis cop being killed and now this.

[TexasBushwhacker]

3. It looks like they've found the suspect

Domestic disturbances are often dangerous for cops because emotions are running high.