Shreveport, Louisiana – Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Connection to 2020 Attempted Murder Case
In a significant breakthrough, law enforcement officials in Shreveport, Louisiana, have captured a wanted fugitive connected to a 2020 attempted murder case. The fugitive, identified as ShaMichael Sabbath, a 25-year-old male, was apprehended on Friday, June 6.
Fugitive’s Capture and Charges
Officers from the local Shreveport Police collaborated with the US Marshal’s Violent Offender Task Force to detain the fugitive. ShaMichael Sabbath was wanted in relation to an incident on October 14, 2020. During this disturbing event, a 45-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds in his abdomen and leg.
According to the local police department, the victim was attempting to inhibit a domestic situation between a man and a woman when the man shot him. At the time of Sabbath’s arrest, a firearm was found on his person. Being a convicted felon, Sabbath is proscribed from owning firearms, which added to his charges after his arrest.
The arrested party now faces a list of charges, including:
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Attempted 2nd degree murder relatable to the incident on October 14, 2020
- Outstanding warrant from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office for 2nd degree battery and obstruction of justice
- Outstanding warrant from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office for aggravated burglary and battery of a dating partner with child endangerment
- Outstanding fugitive Warrant from Denton County, TX for aggravated robbery
The Standing Crime Situation in the Area
The arrest of fugitives, like Sabbath, resonates with the efforts enforced by local law enforcement agencies to curb the crime rate in the region. The prevalence of violent crimes, especially shootings, proved to be a matter of concern for the local communities. The arrest proved to be a great stride towards alleviating their worries and bolstering the notion that the law enforcement agencies are making headway in their crime-fighting efforts.
The local communities are invited to assist the authorities by sharing information about any suspicious activities in the neighborhood, to help the police maintain law and order.