Jermaine Joseph Colston, 32, was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head in a parking garage in the 100 block of Lake Street in Shreveport on September 6, 2022. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity. He was from Lafayette, Louisiana.

Shreveport Police Violent Crimes and Crime Scene units canvassed the garage, collected evidence and described the investigation as in its early stages. The department asked the public for information and directed tips to them or to Caddo Crime Stoppers. No public announcement of arrests or identified suspects has been released.

Colston, known as Jay, was a University of Louisiana at Lafayette student near graduation with a criminal justice degree and hoped to become a lawyer. He was remembered as generous and close to his family. If anyone has information that could help solve this killing, please contact the Shreveport Police or Caddo Crime Stoppers.