Carlisia Clark to serve 15 years for manslaughter

A woman found guilty last month of killing her boyfriend almost three years ago was sentenced Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in Caddo District Court.

Carlisia Manshan Clark, 29, must serve 15 years in prison at hard labor, with credit for time served, for the August 4, 2023 shooting death of Xamien Davis, 39. Clark was found guilty of manslaughter in a bench trial May 11 before District Judge John D. Mosely Jr., who sentenced her. 

Clark and the victim had dated off and on for several years. Evidence presented at trial established that Clark shot Davis as he was trying to leave her apartment. The Court previously cited the significance of both the autopsy findings and the 911 recording in reaching its verdict.

The Court heard victim impact testimony from Davis’s sister. Judge Mosely also considered testimony presented on behalf of Clark from her mother, father, sister and a longtime friend. Clark also addressed the Court prior to sentencing.

"Domestic violence has complex and devastating consequences," said District Attorney James E. Stewart Sr. "Today’s sentence reflects the Court’s careful consideration of all of the evidence presented at trial and sentencing. While no sentence can undo the loss suffered by the victim’s family, accountability remains an important part of the justice process. We remain committed to seeking justice through a thorough review of the facts, respect for the law, and consideration for all those impacted by these tragic events."

Clark was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Britney A. Green and Ron Christopher Stamps of the Caddo District Attorney’s Special Victims Unit. She was defended by Keith Whiddon.

The case was docket No. 401075.

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