(The Center Square) — The Shreveport Police Department shared its year-to-date crime stats during Monday’s administrative conference which showed a significant decline in the city’s crime compared to April 2024.
As of April 21, there have been 10 homicides this year. When looking at this time last year, the city had 23 homicides. The city had 28 in April 2023.
“As we are experiencing a decline in our homicide rate, which means our city is much much safer, that trend continues,” said Police Chief Wayne Smith…