Shady Bell Jr. was shot and killed after West Monroe Police officers responded to an unspecified disturbance near businesses on Basic Drive around 6:15 p.m. Police said gunfire was exchanged between Bell and police.
Victim's Name: Shady Bell Jr.
Agency Responsible: West Monroe Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 17, 2017
County: Ouachita
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3152
Geography: Rural