Suspect in fatal Olde Salem Village Apartment shooting faces additional charges

SHREVEPORT, La. — Additional charges have been filed Thursday against Javion Abbott, 19, the man connected to the fatal shooting of Sha'michal Russell, 13, and injuring two other young children.

Abbott now faces two counts of attempted second-degree murder, according to the Shreveport Police Department. Abbott was previously booked on a charge of second-degree murder.

The Monday night shooting at the Olde Salem Village Apartments along Buncombe Road also injured two other victims, ages 17 and 2.

Shreveport police detectives said the investigation remains active and ongoing. Investigators are following up on leads to determine the involvement of any other individuals, and authorities indicated additional arrests or charges could follow.