Money dispute leads to stabbing in Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, LA — A Shreveport man was stabbed several times Wednesday evening during an argument over money.

It happened around 6:20 p.m. in a Ceder Grove house on the 200 block of West 86th Street.

When officers arrived on scene, they found Jackie Alexander, 47, with multiple stab wounds to his upper body. He was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Detectives discovered Alexander and a known suspect were arguing over payment for work done on some power tools when the man allegedly pulled an edged weapon and stabbed him.

Investigators are working at this hour to positively identify the attacker. Anyone with any information regarding this case is urged to call Shreveport-Caddo Parish Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.