SHREVEPORT, LA — A deep sense of grief and outrage hangs over the city of Shreveport following the tragic death of Corinthian Shepard, a 40-year-old woman who was shot and killed in the early hours of Saturday morning in the sanctuary of her own home.
The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed that Corinthian was found unresponsive inside her residence in the 6200 block of North Windermere Drive, located in the typically quiet and peaceful Huntington Park neighborhood. First responders arrived at the scene shortly after 7:00 a.m. and pronounced her deceased just minutes later, at 7:09 a.m.
Corinthian’s death marks the 19th homicide in Shreveport this year, and the 24th in Caddo Parish, underscoring the ongoing challenges of gun violence in the region. But more than a statistic, Corinthian was a vibrant, loved, and valued member of the community. She was someone who mattered deeply to her family, her friends, and her neighbors.
Her life was cut short in a place where she should have felt safest—her home. That cruel irony has shaken those who knew her and the broader community, who are now left asking why such violence continues to claim innocent lives.
The Shreveport Police Department is actively investigating the case. No suspects have been named, and a motive has not been released. An autopsy has been ordered as part of the ongoing investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
“She was more than a number. She was loved. And she mattered.”
That sentiment has echoed across social media and community vigils as people gather to remember Corinthian for the life she lived—not the way it ended. Friends describe her as compassionate, thoughtful, and quietly strong—a woman who touched the lives of those around her in ways that words cannot fully express.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Shreveport Police or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers. Justice for Corinthian begins with truth, and the community is hopeful that someone will come forward.
As Shreveport mourns yet another senseless act of violence, we remember Corinthian Shepard not for the tragedy that took her, but for the love she gave, the strength she showed, and the life she lived.
Rest in peace, Corinthian. Your light lives on in the hearts of all who knew you. 🕊️
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