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DOJ Arrests Charles Ford for Supplying Shreveport Massacre Rifle

4/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

DOJ announced the arrest of Charles Ford, 56, for supplying the rifle used in the Shreveport massacre.
Authorities traced the rifle to Ford after he initially denied possessing it.
Ford faces up to 15 years for illegal firearm possession and up to five years for false statements.
Governor Jeff Landry, House Speaker Mike Johnson and local officials expressed heartbreak and offered prayers to the Shreveport community.

History

Historical Context

The Gun Control Act of 1968 was enacted in response to rising violence and political assassinations, including those of President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. This law prohibited certain individuals from owning firearms and regulated interstate commerce in guns. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 22, 1968, it aimed to enhance public safety amid ongoing debates about gun legislation in America.

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Story summary

DOJ announced the arrest of Charles Ford, 56, for supplying the rifle used in the Shreveport massacre.
Authorities traced the rifle to Ford after he initially denied possessing it.
Ford faces up to 15 years for illegal firearm possession and up to five years for false statements.
Governor Jeff Landry, House Speaker Mike Johnson and local officials expressed heartbreak and offered prayers to the Shreveport community.

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