Man on the downlow arrested intentionally exposing others to HIV

A HIV-positive man police say has been knowingly exposing, and possibly infecting, others since 1996 in now in custody.

Quacy L. Francis, 36, of the 8000 block of Fairfield Avenue, was arrested this morning on a warrant in relation to one instance of HIV exposure, according to police reports

Police received information about Francis spreading HIV while investigating an unrelated case. The current victims are female and male.

Investigators also are looking for others who may have been intentionally exposed to the HIV virus by Francis without their knowledge.

The Police Department knows of six aliases Francis has used. They include: Quacy Frances, Lekelvin Francis, Quacie Francis, Terry Johnson, Dion Scott and Eric Scott.

Anyone who believes they or someone they know was exposed by Francis to the HIV virus by Francis is asked to contact Shreveport police detectives by calling (318) 673-6955.

Francis is being held on a $1 million bond.