SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreveport Police are currently processing an active scene in the 6100 block of Lexington Street following the apprehension of a violent suspect earlier Thursday.

Officers responded to the area after an off-duty officer spotted Cameron Boatwin, who is wanted for one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Boatwin is known to officers as a violent offender with a significant criminal history, including multiple prior firearm-related convictions.

When officers attempted to make contact, Boatwin ran away on foot, leading them on a pursuit spanning several blocks. During the chase, a Shreveport Police officer discharged his department-issued firearm; no one was hit.

Boatwin was ultimately taken into custody and will be booked into the Shreveport City Jail after being ev

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