Shreveport Man Arrested After Strangling Woman

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SHREVEPORT, LA-   Man Arrested in Violent Domestic Incident

On May 4, 2024, just after midnight, Shreveport Police officers responded to a violent domestic incident involving 37-year-old John Russ. Upon arrival, officers learned that Russ had grabbed the female victim by the back of the head, pushed her into the corner of a dresser, and strangled her until she lost consciousness, all in the presence of two children under the age of 13.

Detectives from the Domestic Violence Unit also discovered that an active protective order was in place, prohibiting Russ from contacting the victim. The victim sustained injuries that were treated and documented by a local hospital.

Detectives obtained warrants for Russ, charging him with Domestic Abuse Battery with Strangulation, Domestic Abuse Battery with Serious Bodily Injury, Violation of a Protective Order, and two counts of Domestic Abuse Battery with Child Endangerment. On October 4, 2024, detectives successfully arrested Russ.

The Shreveport Police Department reminds the community that love should not hurt. If you are a victim of domestic violence, there are resources and support available to help you.

If you, or someone you know have been a victim of a violent abuse or sexual assault, there are resources available to help.

The Caddo DA Victim Assistance Program- 318 226-5904

The Family Justice Center of Northwest Louisiana- 318 226-5015

Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence- Statewide Hotline  888-411-1333

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-6955.