Incident

8-9-2025 Louisiana Shreveport 1-0

August 9, 2025

Location

500 block of W 74th St
Shreveport, Louisiana

Incident Characteristics

Shot - Dead (murder, accidental, or suicide)
Accidental Shooting
Accidental Shooting - Death
Accidental/Negligent Discharge
Self-Inflicted (not suicide or suicide attempt - NO PERP)
Playing with gun

Notes

ALT age: 11 years old

District Information

Congressional District:

6

State Senate District:

39

State House District:

3

Victims

Name:

Caiden Smith

Age:

12

Age Group:

Teen 12-17

Gender:

Male

Status:

Killed

Subjects-Suspects

Sources

https://www.klfy.com/local/11-year-old-in-louisiana-dies-after-accidently-shooting-himself/

https://www.ksla.com/2025/08/10/11-year-old-dies-after-accidentally-shooting-himself/