A woman arrived at Laveau Clinic yesterday with blood on her face and nose streaming. Witnesses saw her met by an armed associate who threatened retaliation against a high-ranking woman in a local criminal outfit. Clinic staff and bystanders overheard the threats.

The Ledger learned the beating stemmed from an internal power struggle within one of Port Laveau's active factions. Sheriff's Office sources confirm no report was filed. The department has noted this pattern as faction discipline enters public spaces.

A department spokesperson stated: 'When private disputes become public spectacles at our medical facilities, the patience of this office has limits. Port Laveau's streets are not a settling ground.'