Man killed in Sunday officer involved shooting in Shreveport identified

Makenzie Boucher, Shreveport Times
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The man killed in Sunday evening's officer-involved shooting has been named by the Caddo Parish Coroner's Office.

Just after 9:30 p.m. April 23, Shreveport Community Response Unit conducted a traffic stop at Valley View Drive and Mansfield Road.

During that traffic stop officers encountered Joseph Dewayne Taylor, 33, who was armed. Police said that a struggle ensued, and an officer fired.

SPD said at the scene the officer fired one shot, however, Taylor was shot multiple times and was transported to Ochsner LSU Health where he was pronounced dead at 9:57 p.m.

Taylor's death marks the 24th homicide in Caddo Parish. Louisiana State Police have taken over the investigation.

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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.

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