Pierre Part, LA – Louisiana State Police detectives are continuing their investigation into an Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon on Bayou Drive in Pierre Part.
According to Louisiana State Police, deputies were responding to reports of a shooting at a residence in the 600 block of Bayou Drive when they discovered one victim suffering from gunshot wounds. While searching for the suspected shooter, the Assumption Parish Sheriff and a deputy encountered an individual nearby. During that encounter, the suspect allegedly fired a weapon toward the Sheriff, prompting the deputy to return fire.
Authorities said both the original shooting victim and the suspect were transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. The Sheriff sustained minor injuries, while the deputy was not hurt.
The Louisiana State Police Crime Lab processed the scene, and detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division–Houma Field Office are leading the case. Officials described the situation as an active and ongoing investigation, emphasizing that details remain preliminary as evidence and witness statements are reviewed.
Anyone with information, photos, or video related to the shooting is urged to contact the Louisiana State Police through its online reporting system or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
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