On May 16, 2024, Jalan Tishun Adger, 23, was shot and killed in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Shreveport. Adger and a female companion were walking near the intersection of Union Avenue and West 74th Street in the late afternoon when they were approached by another man and an argument began, reportedly over the woman. The dispute escalated into a physical fight, and the other man, identified as 20-year-old Rodriguez Howard, allegedly produced a firearm and shot Adger multiple times.

Adger was pronounced dead at the scene and became Shreveport’s 26th homicide victim of the year. Shreveport Police detectives identified Howard as the suspect; he was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree murder in connection with Adger’s death.

If anyone witnessed the shooting near Union Avenue and West 74th Street or knew Adger’s movements that afternoon, please share what you know.