SHREVEPORT, LA — Two men have been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 21-year-old Reginald Pierre Savannah, and a third person faces an obstruction charge after a fatal late-night shooting in Shreveport last month, police said. Investigators with the Shreveport Police Department said the arrests wrap up the homicide case.

The Facts

• What: Police say three people were arrested in connection with the shooting death of 21-year-old Reginald Pierre Savannah.
• Where: Near Caldwell and Freddie streets in Shreveport.
• When: Savannah was shot Oct. 23 around 11:35 p.m.; the arrests were announced Friday after earlier detentions and a Wednesday booking.
• Who: Investigators identified Malik West, 19, and Marques Wilson Jr., 20, as suspects. Breanna West was also arrested.
• Charges: Malik West and Marques Wilson Jr. were each charged with second-degree murder. Breanna West was charged with obstruction of justice.
• Status: Police said the homicide investigation has been closed.

What police say

Shreveport officers responded to the shooting near Caldwell and Freddie streets at about 11:35 p.m. on Oct. 23, police said. When officers arrived, they found Savannah suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives with the department’s Violent Crimes Unit later identified Malik West and Marques Wilson Jr. as suspects in the killing.

Police said Malik West was already in custody at the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office on a federal gun charge when investigators linked him to the homicide. Wilson was arrested Wednesday and booked into the Caddo Correctional Center.

Breanna West was arrested Friday after investigators determined she tampered with evidence connected to the homicide, according to police. Chief Wayne Smith also praised the detective who handled the case and thanked federal law enforcement partners for helping with the investigation.

“Police said the homicide investigation is closed.”

The investigation

Homicide investigations often start with the first officers on scene, then move to witness interviews, neighborhood canvassing, records checks, and evidence review. In cases with multiple suspects, detectives also try to match physical evidence with statements and any digital or forensic leads.

Here, the Violent Crimes Unit said it was able to identify two suspects and determine that a third person had interfered with evidence. Police did not release additional details about the evidence they used, but the case was handled with assistance from federal law enforcement partners.

When police say a homicide case is closed, that usually means investigators believe they have identified the people they believe were responsible and have made the arrests or referrals they intended to make. It does not end the court process, but it can mean the investigative phase is complete.

What the charges mean

In Louisiana, second-degree murder is among the most serious homicide charges. It generally means prosecutors believe the killing was done with the level of intent or circumstances required by state law for that offense.

An obstruction of justice charge usually means a person is accused of trying to hinder an investigation, preserve evidence, or keep authorities from learning the truth about a crime. The exact punishment depends on the facts, the defendant’s history, and how prosecutors prove the case in court.

Anyone charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Before any final outcome, a defendant may appear in court for arraignment, hearings, motions, and later a trial unless a plea is entered first.

What happens next

Court proceedings for the murder and obstruction charges are expected to continue in the Caddo Parish system. The two murder cases and the obstruction case may move on separate tracks depending on how prosecutors file them and how the court schedules each defendant.

In cases like this, the next steps typically include booking records, formal charging documents, defense appearances, and possible bond or detention issues before later hearings. Police did not announce any additional suspects.

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