Deadly Love Triangle Ends in Tragedy

True crime series highlights a fatal 2019 incident in Shreveport, Louisiana

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The 2019 death of a 21-year-old Minden woman, LouQuandelyn Hargrove, was the focus of a recent TV One true crime episode. Hargrove was run over and killed by Shameka Ellis, a woman with whom she was involved in a love triangle. The incident began with online disputes between the two women and escalated to a violent confrontation that left Hargrove dead and Ellis serving a 40-year prison sentence.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing trend of young women engaging in increasingly violent behavior, often stemming from social media disputes and romantic rivalries. It also underscores the tragic consequences that can result when emotions spiral out of control.

The details

According to police reports, the incident began with online arguments between Hargrove and Ellis, which then spilled into a public confrontation on a sunny July afternoon in Shreveport. Ellis, who was in a relationship with a man also involved with Hargrove, struck the younger woman head-on with an SUV, killing her. The crime scene was chaotic, with a male passenger, Latorius Mitchell, also present. Mitchell revealed that he was intimately involved with both women.

  • The incident occurred on a sunny July afternoon in 2019.
  • In January 2026, the Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office noted a 'troubling trend' of young women engaging in violent behavior.

The players

LouQuandelyn Hargrove

A 21-year-old woman from Minden, Louisiana, who was killed in the incident.

Shameka Ellis

The woman who struck and killed Hargrove, with whom she was involved in a love triangle.

Latorius Mitchell

The male passenger in the vehicle at the time of the incident, who was also involved with both Hargrove and Ellis.

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What they’re saying

“Many of the things that we're seeing regarding females and violence is a lot of times it starts with bullying or bickering or some type of beef, so to speak, on social media. It leads to individuals fighting and, in some cases, produces weapons.”

— Chris Bordelon, Shreveport Police Corporal (cenlanow.com)

“The troubling trend shows that over the last decade, girls have engaged in increasingly violent behavior.”

— Stewart, Caddo Parish District Attorney (cenlanow.com)

What’s next

The Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office and the Shreveport Police Department have both expressed concern over the growing trend of young women engaging in violent behavior, often stemming from social media disputes. They have called on community leaders, including radio stations, to address this issue and promote more positive messaging.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the dangerous consequences that can result when personal disputes escalate, particularly in the digital age. It underscores the need for greater awareness and intervention to address the root causes of violence among young people, and the importance of fostering healthy relationships and conflict resolution skills.