Albert Zubious Devon Jones

Albert Zu’bious Devon Jones Jr., a 23-year-old Black man who was a father and a cherished son, is remembered by his loved ones as a guiding light whose life was tragically cut short. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on June 8, 2000, Albert was known to some by the nickname "2 koota." His death left an irreplaceable void in the lives of his family and friends. In the painful days that followed his passing, his mother shared her heartbreak, writing, "It hurts daily... my heart is so empty without you son." Those who knew him reflect on the legacy he left behind and the profound impact he had on their lives, holding onto the memories of the young man they lost.

The final hours of Albert's life unfolded in the dark, early morning of Saturday, April 20, 2024. At approximately 12:50 a.m., concerned citizens in Shreveport’s Martin Luther King neighborhood called the police to report an unresponsive man lying in an intersection. Officers from the Shreveport Police Department were dispatched to the corner of Freddie Street and David Raines Road. When they arrived, they discovered Albert on the ground. It was determined he had been shot while inside a car and was suffering from a single, critical gunshot wound to the back of his head.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene and quickly transported Albert to Ochsner LSU Health hospital, where he was admitted with life-threatening injuries. Medical personnel fought to save him, but the damage was too severe. At 5:36 a.m., just a few hours after he was found, Albert Zu’bious Devon Jones Jr. succumbed to his injury and was pronounced dead. The Caddo Coroner’s Office later formally identified him. His death was a grim milestone for the city, marking the 23rd homicide in Shreveport and the 25th in the wider Caddo Parish that year.

The Shreveport Police Department immediately launched a homicide investigation into the shooting. Detectives began the difficult work of piecing together the timeline of events that led to Albert being shot and left at the intersection. However, in the initial stages of the investigation, authorities had no information to share with the public regarding a potential suspect or a motive for the violent act. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained unclear, and the case was described as ongoing as investigators searched for leads.

In the midst of their shock and grief, Albert's family began making funeral arrangements through Precious Memories Mortuary in Shreveport. An online obituary was created, providing a space for the community to offer condolences and share messages of support for his loved ones. While few details about his life were made public, the depth of his family's loss was evident in the heartfelt tributes shared in his memory. The pain of a parent losing a child was captured in his mother’s simple, devastating message, a testament to the bond they shared and the emptiness his absence created.

As of the latest available information, the investigation into the murder of Albert Zu’bious Devon Jones Jr. remains open and active. Law enforcement has not announced any arrests in connection with the case, nor have any suspects or persons of interest been publicly identified. The questions of who shot Albert and why remain unanswered, leaving his family without closure and a community grappling with the ongoing tragedy of gun violence. The case continues to be investigated by the Shreveport Police Department.