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A suspect is recovering from several gunshot wounds after an altercation with a co-worker this afternoon, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.

Just after 11 AM, Caddo Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies were dispatched to the 3200 block of Stagecoach Road in Keithville, Louisiana, in response to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, witnesses stated that a male, identified as Joseph Whitaker, had suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was initially transported to Willis Knighton South, located at 2510 West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop in Shreveport, Louisiana by a private vehicle, and later transferred to Ochsner LSU Health, located at 1501 Kings Highway in Shreveport.

Investigators arrived at the scene and determined that the victim had attempted to leave a heated verbal altercation by getting into his truck. However, Whitaker approached the victim’s vehicle and began hitting him in the head. As the victim was under attack, he produced a firearm and, in fear for his life, fired two rounds at Whitaker. After firing, he left the scene but returned moments later when deputies arrived.

Following the investigation, it was determined that the victim acted in self-defense. Joseph Whitaker was contacted at the hospital and issued a summons for simple battery.

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