In this episode of ArkLaTex Crime Files, we examine the latest data from the Shreveport Police Department showing that while overall crime is down, high-profile homicides continue to impact the community. We discuss the tragic cases of Labriesha Patterson and Billy Patterson as police prioritize making arrests and solving these investigations. You can listen to the latest episode on KTBS+ or on your favorite podcast platform.

In Louisiana, women face a hidden but devastating threat—violence. The Pelican State ranks among the highest in the nation for women killed in homicides. Many of these cases are tied to domestic violence, and the statistics paint a troubling picture: year after year, Louisiana consistently ranks in the top five states for women murdered by men, often by someone they know.

That reality has hit hard here in Shreveport, where headlines have revealed case after case of women’s lives cut short. In this episode, we take a closer look at those tragedies—and the broader trend that’s putting women across Louisiana at risk.

Since 2017, the Citizen app has connected millions of Americans to real time information about crime and threats happening in their communities. The app recently expanded coverage to include Caddo Parish, one of eight new locations across the country. In this edition, Mara Aguinis with Citizen explains how the app works, and the many benefits it provides.