Shreveport police officer killed in line of duty

First Lafayette, now Shreveport.

Another tragedy in our state is once again taking national attention this morning.

Authorities are searching for gunman who shot and killed a Shreveport Police officer last night. The officer was responding to a call at a home. The officer was hit several times in the 3500 block of Del Rio Street.

The massive man hunt includes the use of helicotpers, drones and over 100 officers.

A Caddo Parish constable's office posted on its Facebook Wednesday night: "May God bless the family of the SPD officer that lost his life tonight serving our city. Please keep this officer's family in your prayers tonight as well as our local law enforcement. He died protecting us.''

The Shreveport incident come just days after the Lafayette theatre shooting which in which that city is still recovering.