Shreveport Woman Arrested for Domestic Violence in Front of 8 Children

Jasmine Perry faces charges of domestic battery and child endangerment after incident caught on surveillance video.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:41pm

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The Shreveport Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit arrested Jasmine Perry following an investigation into a domestic incident that occurred last month. Surveillance footage showed Perry exiting her vehicle, becoming upset, and hitting the victim in the face, with eight children between the ages of 2 and 11 present during the incident.

Why it matters

Domestic violence cases that occur in front of children can have a severe and long-lasting impact on the young witnesses. This incident highlights the need for continued efforts to address domestic violence and protect vulnerable victims, especially when minors are involved.

The details

According to the police investigation, the incident took place at a residence on Murvon Street. Detectives reviewed surveillance footage from a nearby home, which showed Perry arriving at the location to pick up her child. The video captured Perry exiting her vehicle, becoming upset, and physically assaulting the victim. During an interview, Perry stated she did not remember the events after getting out of her car, but was shown the surveillance footage as part of the investigation.

  • The incident occurred last month at the residence on Murvon Street.
  • Jasmine Perry was arrested and booked into the Shreveport City Jail on March 28, 2026.

The players

Jasmine Perry

A Shreveport resident who was arrested and charged with domestic battery (second offense) and eight counts of child endangerment following the incident.

Shreveport Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit

The law enforcement division that investigated the domestic violence incident and made the arrest.

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What they’re saying

“This case highlights the serious and far-reaching impact of domestic violence, especially when children are exposed to these incidents. The Shreveport Police Department remains committed to holding offenders accountable and protecting vulnerable victims.”

— Shreveport Police Department

What’s next

Jasmine Perry will face a judge to determine if she will be allowed out on bail pending her trial for the domestic battery and child endangerment charges.

The takeaway

Domestic violence incidents that occur in the presence of children can have devastating consequences, underscoring the need for robust law enforcement response, victim support services, and community-wide efforts to address this critical issue and protect vulnerable families.