From Basketball Court Dispute to Tragedy: How Taylor Geter's Life Ended at East Dudley Drive
Shreveport mourns Taylor Geter, 23, fatally shot April 26 at Waterside Park after a basketball court fight, with a 15-year-old suspect now in custody
The Shreveport community is mourning the loss of 23-year-old Taylor Geter, who died following a shooting Sunday night, April 26, 2026, in the 200 block of East Dudley Drive.
According to the Caddo Parish Coroner's Office, Geter was transported to a local hospital after the incident and was pronounced deceased at 11:41 p.m. Authorities confirmed his identity through fingerprint comparison, and an autopsy has been ordered as part of the standard death investigation. His death is being counted as Shreveport's 18th homicide of the year, underscoring ongoing concerns about gun violence across the city.
Shreveport Police say officers responded to Waterside Park, where they found Geter suffering from a gunshot wound to the groin area. Investigators determined the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation near a basketball court involving two adult men. After the fight was broken up and the individuals were separated, police allege a 15-year-old — identified as the brother of one of the men involved — pulled out a firearm and shot Geter.
The teenage suspect has been taken into custody and is facing charges in connection with the homicide. Police have not released additional details about the specific charges or the circumstances leading up to the initial fight, noting the case remains under active investigation as detectives continue to interview witnesses and review evidence.
For those who knew him, Geter's sudden death has left a profound void. At just 23, friends describe a young man whose life was still unfolding — filled with relationships, future plans, and everyday moments now tragically interrupted. Loved ones are grappling with shock and grief as they attempt to process the violence that took place in a public park.
Authorities have not yet released information regarding memorial arrangements. The Shreveport Police Department is urging anyone with additional information, video, or who witnessed the altercation at Waterside Park to contact investigators.
As with all open homicide cases in Caddo Parish, further updates are expected following the autopsy results and as the investigation progresses through the juvenile justice system.