Mother accused of kicking 4-year-old daughter out of second-story window

Child suffered broken arms in alleged attack, now in state custody

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:50pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a broken window frame, with shards of glass reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the violence and trauma of a child being thrown from a second-story window.A broken window frame captures the grim aftermath of an alleged attack on a young child, exposing the urgent need for better protections against child abuse.Shreveport Today

A 37-year-old mother in Shreveport, Louisiana has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and cruelty to juveniles after allegedly kicking her 4-year-old daughter out of a second-story window, leaving the child with two broken arms. The child was taken to the hospital and is now in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services.

Why it matters

This disturbing case highlights the issue of child abuse and the need for stronger protections and support systems to prevent such violent acts against vulnerable children. It also raises questions about the mother's mental state and access to resources that could have prevented this alleged attack.

The details

According to police, detectives began investigating after the 4-year-old victim was brought to a hospital with both wrists and forearms broken. Investigators determined that the mother, Sharonica Davis, had pushed and kicked the child out of a second-story window. Davis was already in jail on a charge of cruelty to juveniles related to the same incident when the attempted second-degree murder charge was added.

  • The incident occurred on April 18, 2026.

The players

Sharonica Davis

A 37-year-old mother accused of kicking her 4-year-old daughter out of a second-story window, leaving the child with two broken arms.

Bossier City Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the alleged attack and charging the mother with attempted second-degree murder and cruelty to juveniles.

Department of Children and Family Services

The state agency that has taken custody of the 4-year-old victim after the incident.

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What they’re saying

“It's a sad situation, that's why I take this so personal. You know, I have three small kids, and you see, this work in these cases takes an emotional toll on you. And you want to try to protect every one of them that you can.”

— Sergeant Shawn Poudrier, Bossier City Police Department

What’s next

The judge will decide whether to grant bail for Sharonica Davis as she faces charges of attempted second-degree murder and cruelty to juveniles.

The takeaway

This horrific case underscores the urgent need for greater resources, support, and intervention to protect vulnerable children from abuse and neglect. It also raises difficult questions about the root causes of such violence and how communities can work to prevent these tragedies.