Man arrested after victim badly beaten

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A 27-year-old man is now behind bars for allegedly beating an older man.

The Shreveport Police Department says back on May 3 around 5:45 p.m., officers were called out to a local hospital about a patient who had been badly beaten. Police say the victim had significant injuries.

Investigators were able to identify Leone Samuels, 27, as the suspect accused of beating the 62-year-old victim. A warrant for his arrest on a charge of second-degree battery was issued.

On June 6, Samuels was arrested. Police say the victim is expected to recover.

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