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Shreveport police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of 13-year-old boy

Shreveport shooting Sha’Michael Russell Youth Heroism Award mass shooting arrest Louisiana crime

Shreveport police have arrested 21-year-old Alonzo Abbott in connection with a shooting that killed 13-year-old Sha’Michael Russell. Abbott faces charges of one count of principal to second-degree murder and two counts of principal to attempted second-degree murder.

Russell was killed at the Olde Salem Village Apartments while using his body to shield his 3-year-old sister from gunfire near a basketball court. While his sister was unharmed, a 2-year-old and a 17-year-old were wounded in the incident.

The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation announced it will posthumously present Russell with the Youth Heroism Award to recognize his bravery. The foundation has also established a fundraiser to support the Russell family and the other victims, and is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to further arrests.

Entities

Alonzo Abbott · Sha’Michael Russell · Shreveport · Shreveport Police Department · Youth Peace & Justice Foundation

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 3 SOURCES] A 2-year-old and a 17-year-old were injured during the shooting. 965kvki.com · pulptastic.com · blacknews.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Sha’Michael Russell, 13, was killed in a shooting at the Olde Salem Village Apartments. 965kvki.com · pulptastic.com · blacknews.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation will posthumously present Sha’Michael Russell with the Youth Heroism Award. pulptastic.com · blacknews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing and more arrests may occur. 965kvki.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The foundation is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to arrests in the case. pulptastic.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The foundation launched a fundraiser to assist the Russell family and the surviving victims. pulptastic.com · blacknews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Alonzo Abbott, 21, was arrested and charged with one count of principal to second-degree murder and two counts of principal to attempted second-degree murder. 965kvki.com

Sources

Hero 13-Year-Old Killed While Shielding Younger Sister From Shooting [pulptastic.com]
Second Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested in Death of 13 Year-Old [965kvki.com]
13-Year-Old Black Boy Killed Using His Body to Shield His 3-Year-Old Sister During Apartment Shooting [blacknews.com]
‘Hero’ 13-year-old killed shielding younger sister from shooting [nypost.com]