SHREVEPORT, La — On Monday, June 24, 2024 at approximately 8:50 a.m., a Shreveport Police officer was flagged down in the East Cedar Grove neighborhood by a man who was bleeding significantly from the head.
The SPD officer immediately called for medical assistance and began an investigation into the incident.
The investigation revealed that the incident occurred in the 7900 block of Line Avenue.
It was discovered that 44-year-old Charles Cawthorne had allegedly struck the victim in the head multiple times with a shovel during an argument.
The victim suffered a severe laceration to the head; however, he is expected to recover.
Cawthorne has been arrested and charged with one count of aggravated battery with a dangerous weapon.
Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
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