Juvenile left bloodied and bruised in alleged domestic violence incident

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – On Sunday, just after 7:30 p.m., Shreveport Police officers responded to reports of an armed person in the 400 block of Browning Street.

The SPD discovered a 16-year-old female suffering from a bloody nose. The victim told police that her 20-year-old boyfriend, Cordarius Moore, allegedly physically assaulted her and remained inside the residence while armed with a knife.

“Officers swiftly secured the scene and detained all individuals present,” a press release stated. “Preliminary investigation revealed that an argument had occurred between the victim and Moore, with whom she had been in a romantic relationship. During the investigation, officers observed bruising around the victim’s neck, indicating signs of strangulation.”

Moore faces one count of Domestic Abuse Battery by Strangulation. The release added that “based on the victim’s age and the nature of their relationship,” Moore also faces one count of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please get in touch with local law enforcement or the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).