Clarence “Reggie” Crawford

Deadly force

Clarence Reggie Crawford was shot twice by police after allegedly engaging in a shootout at Peppers bar. Crawford had fled to Peppers after reportedly shooting two women, one fatally, at Contempo Apartments. A report said that one of Crawford's friends, tried to talk him into giving up, but Crawford refused. Crawford reportedly walked out of the bar holding a gun, despite officers' commands to drop the gun. A West Monroe officer says he felt his life was in danger, when he saw Crawford point a gun at him. Crawford died after being transported to hospital in critical condition.