Deontrell D. Jackson, 19, was found in a driveway on Tierra Drive in Shreveport, Louisiana, in the early hours of July 4, 2024, after suffering a fatal gunshot wound to the chest. The Caddo Parish Coroner confirmed his identity and cause of death.

Shreveport Police opened a homicide investigation and reported that a person of interest was detained for questioning, though no identity or details about that person’s involvement have been released. Authorities have not announced any arrests or charges, and no motive has been disclosed.

The circumstances around Jackson’s death remain under investigation and his family continues to mourn. If anyone saw or heard anything on Tierra Drive around that time or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to investigators.