By Pat Culverhouse

A 76-year-old Minden man is in serious condition in a Shreveport hospital and a Texas man is in the parish prison as the result of an alleged altercation Wednesday evening.

Kyle Michael McKinley, a 38-year-old Marshall resident, is reportedly charged with second degree battery for the incident which occurred outside a residence in the 700 block of Center St. shortly before 6:30 p.m.

McKinley reportedly is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center under a $125,000 bond.

Minden police responded to the scene after EMS was notified of an elderly male in the roadway bleeding from his head. The victim reportedly was taken to Minden Medical Center with severe head injuries and later transported to LSU Health Shreveport’s trauma unit for further treatment.

During their investigation, detectives reportedly obtained camera footage of the incident from one of the individuals involved. After reviewing the footage, detectives determined McKinley’s actions were sufficient for an arrest warrant.

Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver said details of the incident are still under investigation.

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