On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, a coordinated effort by several local law enforcement agencies resulted in the successful execution of an arrest warrant and the recovery of illegal weapons.
High-Risk Shreveport Suspect Apprehended
The operation, which took place in the 8500 block of Patricia Street, involved members of the Shreveport City Marshal’s Office, the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) Warrants Unit, and the SPD Violent Crimes Apprehension Team (VCAT). Officers located and arrested Clyde McConnell at the scene.
Prohibited Possession and Criminal History
During the arrest, investigators located and recovered two firearms. Further investigation confirmed that McConnell is a convicted felon and is legally prohibited from possessing firearms. His extensive criminal history includes previous convictions for domestic battery with serious bodily injury, domestic abuse with child endangerment, burglary, and various narcotics offenses.
Commitment to Public Safety
The Shreveport Police Department emphasized its ongoing commitment to removing illegal firearms from the hands of individuals who cannot legally possess them. Authorities urge citizens to report any suspicious activity or provide information to aid investigators by contacting the SPD at 318-673-7300 or Caddo Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373.
You can also report concerns or tips anonymously by using the P3Tips app. The app allows the tipster to provide additional information to their tip at any time. It also provides a secure means for the coordinator to ask the tipster questions pertaining to a provided tip (this is important for the tipster to know because some tips leave detectives requesting further information from the coordinator that only the tipster could provide)…