The identity of the woman who was shot and died on Wednesday in Shreveport just a block from her home has been revealed by the Caddo Parish Coroner.
On April 26, Amaya Jacobs, 35, was shot numerous times while crossing Morningside Drive and Fairfax Avenue. She was close to her house, which is situated in the 5200 block of Kent Avenue, at the time of the incident.
Jacobs was wounded just before noon.
The 26th homicide of the year in Shreveport and Caddo Parish, her death is being investigated by the Shreveport Police Department.
The ordering of an autopsy.
This is still being looked into. Anyone with information regarding this shooting is urged to use the P3 Tips app or contact Shreveport-Caddo CrimeStoppers at (318) 673-7373.