Community mourns as First Lady foundation offers aid for funeral costs
By KTBS Web Staff
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SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Residents in the Cedar Grove neighborhood continue to mourn the children killed in a mass shooting Sunday as a memorial of balloons and stuffed animals grows at the site of the tragedy.
The Louisiana First Lady’s foundation announced it will cover the funeral expenses for the children. This support comes as families begin making formal arrangements to lay the victims to rest following the weekend violence.
Community members have spent the days following the shooting adding to a makeshift memorial to honor the young lives lost. Local leaders and neighbors have gathered at the site to offer prayers and support for the grieving families.
In response to the emotional toll on the community, Brentwood Hospital has established a pop-up crisis support clinic. The facility offers free mental health screenings and emotional support for residents, first responders, and families impacted by the event.
The clinic is operating out of the Shreve Memorial Library on Line Avenue. Licensed clinicians are available to provide trauma-informed care and connect individuals with ongoing behavioral health resources.
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