Shreveport Shooting: 17-Year-Old Artavious Prim Fatally Shot in Parking Lot on W 70th Street; Surveillance Video Captures Deadly Encounter”.
A devastating shooting incident occurred on Wednesday night in Shreveport, claiming the life of 17-year-old Artavious Prim, a senior at Woodlawn High School. The shooting transpired just before 7 p.m. in the 800 block of W 70th Street, in the Cedar Grove area of southwest Shreveport. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office identified Prim as the victim, and an autopsy has been ordered.
According to eyewitness accounts and surveillance footage, Prim pulled up to the parking lot and initiated shooting at a vehicle containing at least three other males. One of the individuals in the vehicle returned fire, striking Prim. Prim then attempted to flee, running back to the car he had exited, which sped away from the scene.
A local business owner, whose surveillance system captured the entire incident on camera, expressed his condolences to the family of the victim. In a statement to KSLA, he said, “My thoughts and prayers are with the family who lost their loved one. I’m so sorry for their loss.”
The Shreveport Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The identity of the individuals in the vehicle and their involvement in the incident are yet to be disclosed. The police are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact them.
Artavious Prim’s tragic death has sent shockwaves through the community, particularly at Woodlawn High School, where he was a senior preparing to graduate in May. The school’s principal expressed condolences to Prim’s family and friends, acknowledging the devastating loss of a young life.
The surveillance footage provides a chilling account of the events leading up to Prim’s death. The business owner’s cameras captured the entire encounter, including the exchange of gunfire and Prim’s attempted escape. The footage is currently in the possession of the Shreveport Police Department, who are reviewing it as part of their investigation.
As the investigation continues, the community comes together to support the family and friends of Artavious Prim. The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of community engagement and cooperation with law enforcement to prevent such senseless acts of violence.
In the face of tragedy, the people of Shreveport mourn the loss of a young life and come together to support one another. May Artavious Prim’s legacy serve as a catalyst for positive change and a reminder of the preciousness of life.
