Patrick D. Tompkins, 41, disappeared from his mother’s home in the 3300 block of Old Mooringsport Road in Shreveport, Louisiana, on September 28, 2002. He was described as a Black male, 6 feet 1 inch, about 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

According to reports, Patrick made a despairing remark that he couldn’t take it anymore, then ran out the back of the residence. Two gunshots were heard shortly afterward. Patrick has not been seen or heard from since. No clothing description or information about personal items he may have had was provided.

The Shreveport Police Department classifies the case as an endangered missing person and the investigation remains open. Does anyone have information about Patrick’s movements that September evening or recall hearing anything in that neighborhood?