A dispute that began earlier at a Tinseltown movie theater in Shreveport, Louisiana, escalated into a rolling gun battle on the evening of September 4, 2021, and killed 13-year-old Kelvonte Daigre. Daigre was a passenger in the back seat of a white Honda Accord when the vehicle was struck by gunfire at the intersection of Youree Drive and East Bert Kouns. More than 50 rounds were exchanged; two other teenagers suffered life-threatening injuries and a fourth had a graze wound. Stray bullets also struck Willis Knighton Pierremont Medical Center and other cars stopped at the light.

Investigators identified and arrested several young people. Ikerryunt’a Vernell Stewart, 17 at the time, was found to have fired an AK-47 style rifle during the shootout; messages on his phone admitted involvement. Stewart later pleaded guilty to manslaughter and eight counts of attempted second-degree murder. Ja’Shun Ja’Marick Smith, 15 at the time, was tried as an adult, convicted of second-degree murder, eight counts of attempted second-degree murder, and aggravated criminal damage to property, and sentenced to prison. An indictment was also filed against Christopher Michael Davenport and two other juveniles.

Kelvonte was a child whose life was cut short by this public act of violence. If anyone has information about Kelvonte, the shooting, or the events that led to it, please share what is known.