Shreveport Man Arrested for Hitting Victim with Shovel

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SHREVEPORT, LA-   Shreveport Police Make Arrest in Aggravated Assault

On June 24th 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 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 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.

Chief Smith commends the Shreveport police patrol officers for their quick apprehension of this violent suspect and their thorough investigation into the matter.

Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.