On December 21, 2025, around 3 a.m., Shaniqua Gibson, 34, allegedly slammed her 1-year-old child face-down onto the floor at a residence in Raleigh County, West Virginia, after a night involving physical fights and confrontations. The incident followed Gibson’s altercation with another woman at the home—where friends were present including the child’s father—escalating to hair-pulling, after which she briefly left but returned for a driveway dispute. The father reported Gibson’s ongoing bad mood contributed, and upon finding the crying infant upstairs, she grabbed and held the child down, causing visible nose abrasions.​
Charges and Evidence
Gibson faces one count of child neglect creating risk of death or injury, per Raleigh County jail records; she remains in custody with no bail or court date details available as of late December 2025. The child’s 4-year-old sibling witnessed the event and told deputies, “Mommy did it,” corroborating the father’s account in their presence. Deputies responded to a child abuse complaint, confirming injuries consistent with the description.​
Investigation Status
The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office describes the probe as ongoing, with no additional charges announced. Regional reports from Lootpress highlight the father’s role in reporting after intervening in the fights.
