A one-year-old child, Karter Amir Martin, was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting at an apartment in Shreveport, Louisiana, on February 11, 2024. Multiple gunshots struck the residence while the infant was sleeping, and Karter died from those wounds.

Police investigators identified a suspect believed to be a teenager and made an arrest in connection with Karter’s death; the person taken into custody had a prior criminal conviction. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing as they work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the shooting. Karter’s family and friends have organized a fundraiser to help cover funeral and burial expenses.

If anyone saw activity near that apartment on the night of February 11 or has information that could help explain how this happened, please come forward.