Bossier City, La. — A woman is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder after her 4-year-old daughter was hospitalized with severe injuries, including broken wrists and forearms. The incident occurred at an apartment complex, prompting a swift investigation by local authorities.
The allegations against 37-year-old Sharonica Michelle Davis stem from events on April 8, when the child was admitted to Ochsner Medical Center in Shreveport. Initial reports suggested that the girl had fallen from a second-story window at the Mirage Apartments on East Texas Street. However, as police delved deeper into the circumstances surrounding her injuries, evidence indicated that the child’s injuries were the result of an assault.
According to Bossier City Police Sgt. Shawn Poudrier, the nature of the injuries raised immediate red flags. Detectives initially received information suggesting a fall, but this narrative changed as they gathered more evidence and interviewed various witnesses connected to the case. “After the detectives began investigating, they found out that the mother pushed her, kicking the child out of the window,” Poudrier stated.
Authorities have not released the girl’s name due to her age, nor have they disclosed her condition following treatment. The serious nature of her injuries—fractures in both wrists and forearms—prompted an escalation of the case from an accidental fall to a felony investigation by the Juvenile Division.
Davis was already in custody facing separate charges related to the incident when the attempted murder warrant was issued. Earlier allegations against her included cruelty to a juvenile. While police did not provide comprehensive details about the findings from the investigation, a jail record has confirmed that Davis was booked on the same day her daughter was hospitalized.
The girl’s safety remains a priority, and she has since been placed in the care of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. Details about whether other children were present in the apartment at the time of the incident or how the child was transported to the hospital have not been disclosed.
In a statement, Poudrier expressed the emotional toll cases involving children take on investigators, highlighting the heart-wrenching nature of such incidents. He stressed the importance of addressing these critical issues, particularly when they involve the most vulnerable members of society.
As the case progresses, prosecutors will review police reports, witness statements, and medical records to determine which charges to pursue against Davis. While the specifics surrounding the incidents leading to the child’s injuries remain unresolved, the authorities are committed to uncovering the truth.
The investigation is ongoing, and the community is left grappling with the shocking details of this case, which has transformed from an accident into a case of alleged violence. Davis is expected to be transferred to Bossier City to face the new charges, as the legal process unfolds.