Another shooting in the area has claimed the life of another one of our young men. This shooting occurred on April 14, 2022. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in the Tanglewood community, just south of Monroe. Officers say that the shooting happened around 3:30 PM when they arrived at the scene. They discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Witnesses described the incident as a drive-by shooting. The victim was transferred to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead because of his injuries. As of press time, the victim has not been identified. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information concerning this incident to contact them at 318-329-1200 or call Crime Stoppers at 318- 388-CASH(2274). There is A BALM in Monroe is a collaborative plan that every citizen, elected and appointed official, clergyman, and organization can participate in to help improve the image of Monroe while inspiring at-risk males to take more responsibility for their actions and respect the lives and property of others. For more information, call Mr. Marion Obafemi 318-418-9162.

Police Seek Motel Suspect - Officers from the Monroe Police Department were summoned to the Super 8 Motel in response to a robbery on Saturday, April 16, 2022 around 1:30 AM. According to MPD, the business was allegedly robbed by suspect Chaddrick Morehead. Morehead allegedly entered the motel armed with a handgun. During the alleged robbery, officers said that Morehead tried to restrain an employee while he stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the employee. Officers said that before Morehead left, he fired a shot inside the lobby area. No one was injured, officers say. Officers are actively searching for Morehead, as he is wanted for Armed Robbery, Aggravated Kidnapping, Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. MPD also said that Morehead is currently on probation from a robbery charge where he received a five-year suspended sentence. The public is asked to call MPD at 318-329-2600 or Crime Stoppers at 318-388-CASH(2274) with info about his whereabouts.