Shreveport Police Arrest Suspect in Violent Home Invasion of 91-Year-Old Woman

In Shreveport, Louisiana, police are investigating two violent home incidents affecting elderly women. On July 2, a 91-year-old woman was found severely beaten, tied up, and locked inside a closet during a home invasion; she is currently fighting for her life. Authorities quickly identified and arrested 24-year-old Kendrell Thomas, charging him with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, second-degree battery, and home invasion. Police praised the swift investigative work and community cooperation that led to Thomas's capture without incident. Separately, officers are also probing the death of a 65-year-old woman found dead inside her car in a garage with signs of a struggle, though no suspect has been identified and the cause of death remains unknown. Both cases highlight ongoing concerns about violent crimes targeting vulnerable residents in the Shreveport area.