04/21/2026
Please join me in praying for the eight children who tragically lost their lives in today’s horrific act of senseless violence, for their families, friends and classmates, and for the entire Shreveport community.
As a community leader, I have searched for the words to express my sorrow for this tragedy, but simply fall short. No earthly words can provide the needed comfort following this heinous act.
John 11:35 states, “Jesus wept.” The humanity of our Savior is clearly depicted in that verse. Today, our community mourns the loss of these eight innocent lives. Christ’s words as he mourned the loss of Lazarus showed his humanity, his empathy, his love to the friends and family of his friend. Tonight I ask our Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace to surround the family and friends of these eight innocent lives with the peace and love that only He can provide.
We weep as a community and we lean on the Lord‘s understanding. May He provide the comfort needed in the days ahead to all affected by the senseless act of violence.
