Be smart this New Year’s Eve- don’t fire guns into the air

With New Year’s day fast approaching, the Shreveport Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone NOT to fire guns into the air in celebration of the New Year.

The Shreveport Police Department wants to wish everyone a happy New Year’s Eve, but also wants to stress that their officers will be out there working hard to make it a safe New Year’s Eve.

"While we want folks to be excited about ringing in the New Year, we encourage them to do it with fireworks and not firearms., said Cpl. Marcus Hines. 

Please remember what goes up must come down, and that certainly applies to bullets shot into the air.  While some may think they magically disappear, this is not the case, and innocent people can be hurt or killed as the result of falling projectiles."

In addition, it is against the law to discharge any type of firearm in the city limits of Shreveport. Shreveport police officers will be patrolling the streets this New Year’s Eve in an aggressive, pro-active effort to seek out those who would fire guns and put the lives of others at risk and  WILL put you in jail if you do so. Also, anyone who sees someone firing a gun is urged to immediately call 911 and report the crime to police.  Be responsible ringing in the New Year and use FIREWORKS NOT FIREARMS!