Demetri William, 30, was shot and killed while sitting in his car on the morning of February 25, 2025, in the 2600 block of Wren Court in Shreveport, Louisiana. The shooting occurred shortly after 5:40 a.m.; an unknown assailant fired multiple times through the driver’s side door and struck William in the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Shreveport Police Department opened a homicide investigation with more than a dozen units responding. An autopsy was ordered and authorities have asked anyone with information to come forward.

Friends and acquaintances remembered William and expressed grief over his sudden loss. If anyone saw activity in the 2600 block of Wren Court that morning or has information about the shooting, please contact the Shreveport Police.