Natchitoches, LA (10/13/2023) – The Natchitoches Police Department (NPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred early Thursday morning on University Parkway.
On October 12, 2023, around 1:08 a.m., officers with NPD were dispatched to 3800 University Parkway about gunshots in the area. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located Ronald Caldwell, 21, of Manor, Texas, suffering from several gunshot wounds. Ronald Caldwell was pronounced deceased by the Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office due to his injuries.
John McIntosh, 27, of Natchitoches, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.
This investigation is ongoing, and the Natchitoches Police Department will release more details as they become available.
If you would like to report suspicious activity, please get in touch with the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101, or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation, please get in touch with Detective Shermaria Lewis at (318) 357-3914. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.
How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers:
You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smartphone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential, and the caller can receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for the arrest of an offender.
