Corterion Collins, a 17-year-old senior at North Caddo High School and the son of a Vivian police officer, was fatally shot the morning of Thursday, December 29, 2022, in Vivian, Louisiana. Authorities described the shooting as the result of a dispute that escalated into a shootout. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated and arrested five people in connection with the case; among those taken into custody were two juveniles and at least one adult, but names and specific charges have not been released.

Family and friends remembered Corterion as a respectful, vibrant young man with a memorable smile. His father, who worked as a local police officer, was left to mourn his only son. The legal outcomes and detailed charges have not been publicly disclosed. If anyone in the Vivian area has information about the events of December 29, 2022, please come forward to assist the investigation.