Shreveport Sex Offender Arrested for Firearm Assault

Terrence Lattin, a multiple-felon with prior convictions, was apprehended after a brief foot chase and struggle with police.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Shreveport Police responded to a 911 call about an armed man in a ski mask near Theo Street. Officers located the suspect, Terrence Lattin, who fled on foot before being caught, Tasered, and arrested. Lattin, a registered sex offender with a criminal history, was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, resisting arrest, and failure to register as a sex offender.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with repeat offenders, particularly those with violent histories and failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. It also raises concerns about public safety in the Shreveport community.

The details

When officers arrived, the suspect fled on foot toward a wooded area. A police drone was used to help locate him, and he was eventually caught, resisted arrest, and had to be Tasered before being taken into custody. Officers found a gun and ammunition on Lattin, who was already wanted by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office for failure to register as a sex offender.

  • Yesterday, Shreveport Police received a 911 call about an armed man in a ski mask near Theo Street.

The players

Terrence Lattin

A multiple-felon with prior convictions including sexual battery, narcotics offenses, and aggravated burglary, who was already wanted by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office for failure to register as a sex offender.

Shreveport Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the 911 call, located the suspect, and apprehended him after a brief foot chase and struggle.

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What’s next

Terrence Lattin will face charges in Caddo Parish for the firearm assault, resisting arrest, and failure to register as a sex offender.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for continued vigilance and coordination between law enforcement and the community to address the challenges posed by repeat offenders, particularly those with histories of violence and non-compliance with sex offender registration requirements.