A woman who shot and killed her boyfriend nearly three years ago was found guilty of manslaughter Monday in a bench trial in Caddo District Court. Carlisia Manshan Clark, 28, was convicted for the shooting death of 39-year-old Xamien Davis, which occurred in August 2023. Clark and Davis had been in an on-and-off relationship for several years.
Details of the Shooting
The trial presented evidence that on August 4, 2023, Clark retrieved a 9mm firearm from a bedroom closet and shot Davis once in the right side of his head. Clark fired the weapon six times in total, with one of the rounds striking a wall in her children’s bedroom and traveling into an adjacent apartment.
Law enforcement officers, a crime scene investigator, a forensic medical examiner, and a 911 operator testified during the trial. Prosecutors presented key physical evidence, including shell casings, projectile defects throughout the apartment, and the weapon used in the shooting.
The 911 call made before and after the shooting was also crucial in the trial, providing a real-time account of the escalating events leading up to Davis’ death.
Court’s Verdict and Statements
In his verdict, District Judge John D. Mosely Jr. emphasized the significance of the autopsy findings and the 911 call. The judge acknowledged the devastating impact of the incident, particularly in the context of domestic violence.
Caddo Parish District Attorney James E. Stewart Sr. commented on the case, stating, “This case highlights the devastating impact that domestic violence and escalating conflict can have on individuals and families. Our office remains committed to pursuing justice through evidence, accountability, and a careful application of the law.”
Sentencing and Legal Proceedings
Clark will return to court for sentencing on June 10, where she faces up to 40 years at hard labor. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Britney A. Green and Ron Christopher Stamps of the Caddo District Attorney’s Special Victims Unit. Clark was represented by attorneys Keith Whiddon, Sean Fore, and Mandi Malcolm.
