SHREVEPORT, La. – Tuesday marks the anniversary of a solemn day in Shreveport’s history. Police officer Thomas LaValley was shot and killed in the line of duty ten years ago. The loss crushed the hearts of many, including at KTBS 3 where before launching his law enforcement career, LaValley was a photojournalist.
There will be a blood drive in honor of LaValley’s service and sacrifice on Tuesday. It will be held at the LifeShare bus at 1234 Texas Street in Shreveport from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blood donations collected may help save future lives in critical moments, just as LaValley dedicated his own to safeguarding others…