Investigation into SPD shootings complete

Louisiana State Police investigations into two fatal Shreveport Police shootings in May have concluded and show that no further action is warranted.

"The Louisiana State Police investigated two Shreveport Police-involved shootings, and released its findings to the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s office," Caddo DA James E. Stewart Sr. said. "After screening, the videos speak for themselves. No actions will be taken against the Shreveport Police officers involved in both shootings."

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at approximately 7:10 p.m. Kuanikwa Ware placed a 911 call to the Shreveport Police Department in reference to her brother, 44-year-old Ricardo Ware, fatally shooting her husband, 35-year-old Randall Jack, in the 8800 block of Yancey Place in Shreveport. Mrs. Ware indicated her brother was walking around in the street in front of the residence, still armed with the gun. At approximately 7:12 p.m. officers were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, they encountered Ricardo Ware standing in the middle of the street in front of the resident, still armed with a gun. Ware was encouraged by relatives and the police to drop his weapon. Ware responded to police, “It’s between us.” Police and relatives continued to ask Ware to drop the gun. Six tasers were deployed in an effort to take Ware down, while police and relatives continued to encourage him to drop the gun. Ware yelled to one officer, “Whatever man,” turning towards the officer, discharging his weapon. That’s when the officers returned fire. 

One week later, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at approximately 1:49 p.m., Shreveport Police officers Dustin Kennemer and Ashley Heflin were dispatched to the corner of Cotton and Marshall streets, downtown, in reference to a man armed with a gun attempting to carjack a vehicle. Three minutes later, officers Kennemer and Heflin arrived in the 300 block of Crockett Street and located a man matching the description given by dispatch. Police encouraged Brandon Dewayne Davenport, 32, to show his hands and get on the ground. Davenport then lifted his t-shirt, pulling a gun, and pointed it toward the officers. That’s when police fired a taser, then several shots. Davenport’s family said he had mental health issues.

Video of both incidents is available to media and may be picked up at the DA’s Public Information Office, third floor, 525 Marshall Street, downtown, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:4.5. p.m. Ask for Ivy Woodard.

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