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SHREVEPORT, LA — Shreveport Police responded Sunday afternoon to a distressing call at a home on Boulevard Street in the Highland/Stoner Hill area, discovering a 2-year-old child suffering from serious bruises and wounds on the back, face, and thighs.
The investigation revealed the child had eight long marks on the back caused by a cord, breaking the skin in multiple areas. Due to the severity of the injuries, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services joined law enforcement in the investigation.
Patricia Jackson and Larisha Coleman were arrested and charged with cruelty to a juvenile. Authorities reported the 2-year-old victim and an infant sibling have been placed in temporary foster care as the investigation continues.
