SHREVEPORT, LA — Shreveport police arrested a Broadmoor man Tuesday in the fatal stabbing of his sister after officers found the woman wounded at a home on Clingman Drive late Monday night. Police said Patrick Joseph Lincoln, 44, was booked on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of Melanie Lincoln, 46.
The Facts
- What: Shreveport police arrested a man in connection with a fatal stabbing that left his sister dead.
- Where: The case started in the 4300 block of Clingman Drive in the Broadmoor neighborhood.
- When: Officers responded after 10:30 p.m. Monday; the arrest was made Tuesday.
- Who: Police identified the arrested man as Patrick Joseph Lincoln, 44, and the victim as Melanie Lincoln, 46.
- Charges: Lincoln was booked on suspicion of second-degree murder.
- Status: He was taken to the Caddo Correctional Center after being arrested by Shreveport police.
What police say
According to the Shreveport Police Department, officers were sent to the home late Monday night after a report of a stabbing. When they arrived, they found Melanie Lincoln with a stab wound to the neck.
Emergency responders took her to a hospital, but she later died. Police said the death investigation quickly focused on Patrick Lincoln after a witness identified him as the person responsible.
Investigators also said physical evidence supported that account. On that basis, police arrested Patrick Lincoln the next day and booked him into the parish jail on a murder suspicion.
The investigation
In a case like this, detectives typically work to match witness accounts with physical evidence from the scene, including any signs of struggle, injuries, or items that may be linked to the attack. Police did not publicly detail what specific evidence they recovered.
Investigators also often review who was present before and after the assault, then compare statements with medical findings and any available forensic results. That process can help determine whether the evidence supports the first version of events or points to another suspect or explanation.
Police have not said whether anyone else may face charges. They also have not released any public request for tips in this case, and no tip line was included in the information released Tuesday.
What the charges mean
Second-degree murder is a serious felony charge that generally means prosecutors believe a killing was intentional or showed extreme disregard for human life, depending on the state’s law. A booking on suspicion of that offense does not end the case; it begins the formal court process.
In Louisiana, a suspect can be jailed while prosecutors review the evidence and decide how to proceed. The defendant is then expected to appear in court, where the charge is read and the legal process moves into preliminary hearings, motions, or other steps before trial.
At this stage, police booking information reflects an accusation, not a final finding of guilt. The case must still be tested in court, where prosecutors have to prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
What happens next
Lincoln remained in custody at the Caddo Correctional Center after his arrest. Any next court dates will be scheduled through the parish criminal justice system as the case moves forward.
Further public updates could come from prosecutors, court filings, or additional police statements if investigators release more information about the killing or the evidence used in the arrest.
Have information on a crime? Contact local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
