Police were called after a woman reported Shepard acting erratically. The 58-year-old attempted to attack EMS personnel with a kitchen knife, and was then fatally shot by responding officers after advancing towards them armed with a knife.
Victim's Name: John Shepherd
Agency Responsible: Shreveport Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 58
Race: White
Date of Death: October 15, 2013
County: Caddo
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Suburban