More child deaths possibly linked to abuse and neglect in Louisiana have been investigated so far this year than in all of 2025, and the number of proven fatal incidents is on pace to surpass last year’s count according to the state’s child welfare agency. 

SHREVEPORT, La.— A Shreveport woman who was arrested last year on child neglect charges that were later dismissed has filed a federal lawsuit against the city, a former police officer and others, alleging false arrest, false imprisonment and negligence.