Shreveport, LA – 30-year-old Shaquille Bradford has been sentenced to 25 years at hard labor after being convicted of pistol-whipping a woman he knew.
The sentencing took place today in Caddo Court, where Bradford appeared to face punishment as a habitual offender following his conviction for aggravated second-degree battery.
Details of the Crime
In court, it was revealed that Bradford took a handgun and struck a woman in the back of the head and again in the face. The woman suffered a deep cut behind her ear and has since been experiencing seizures due to the traumatic injury.
Bradford’s Criminal History
Bradford was classified as a habitual offender and a second felony offender, which significantly increased his sentence. His prior criminal record played a key role in the decision to impose the 25-year sentence.
Judge’s Decision
The judge sentenced Bradford to 25 years at hard labor for the aggravated second-degree battery he was convicted of last month. This sentence highlights the seriousness with which the court is addressing violent crime, particularly when the offender has a history of criminal behavior.
Bradford’s actions have had a lasting impact on the victim, and his conviction and sentence serve as a reminder of the legal consequences for violent offenses in the community.