On the evening of Saturday, March 22, 2025, at approximately 7:47 PM, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple reports of “shots fired” at a trail ride event off Catholic Lane in Clarence, Louisiana according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.

Upon arrival, deputies encountered heavy traffic and a large crowd of over a thousand people at the scene.

Four individuals were found suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical units, including Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS and the Air EVAC Life Team helicopter, were dispatched to the location.

NPSO Detective Major J. Byles confirms at this time, the victims, all from Shreveport, were transported to medical facilities as follows:

A 16-year-old male, transported privately to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

A 22-year-old woman, transported to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

A 16-year-old male, transported to a regional trauma center with a gunshot wound.

A 20-year-old male, airlifted to a regional trauma center with a gunshot wound.

The NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau, along with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations, is currently leading the investigation.

Detectives have learned that the suspect(s) fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.

Special lighting equipment from the Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #9 was used to process and photograph the crime scene for over three hours.

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office was not provided with security details for the event. Security was provided by a private group.

The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are urging anyone with information or video footage to come forward.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau at (318) 357-7830, the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 357-7851, or Crime Stoppers of Natchitoches at (318) 238-2388. Tips may be eligible for a reward and will remain confidential.

Case Agent:
Detective Lt. Victor Kay
NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau
Phone: (318) 357-7830

Additional updates will be provided as the investigation continues.