Shreveport Police Make Arrests After Juvenile Fight Escalates to Stabbing

Shreveport Police responded to Treyton Trail regarding a fight involving multiple individuals.

Officers learned that a physical fight began between two 12 year-old girls in the street near people's homes. When adults attempted to intervene and stop the fight, the incident escalated.

Witnesses told SPD that 63 year-old Sherri Boyd approached one of the juveniles from behind and stabbed her in the back with a skewer containing two sharp points. The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by the Shreveport Fire Department. Investigators also learned that 16 year-old allegedly punched an adult woman who was trying to separate the juveniles. A witness corroborated the statements provided by those involved.

Boyd was arrested and charged with one count of Aggravated Battery. The 16 year-old was issued a juvenile summons for one count of Simple Battery, while both 12 year-old juveniles involved in the original fight were issued juvenile summonses for Disturbing the Peace by Fighting. The skewer-type weapon was recovered and entered into evidence.

From SPD:

"Fortunately, no one suffered life-threatening injuries and no one required hospitalization. What began as a dispute between children quickly escalated into a dangerous situation involving multiple generations. The Shreveport Police Department reminds residents that disagreements should never escalate into violence, and adults should serve as peacemakers—not participants."