Ville Platte, LA – Louisiana State Police are investigating a deadly deputy-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon, January 7, 2026, in Ville Platte.
According to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations, detectives were requested by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office around 2 p.m. to examine the incident near Ivy Lane and Homer Road. Authorities confirmed that one person sustained life-threatening gunshot wounds and was taken to a local hospital, where they later died.
Investigators reported that no deputies were injured during the encounter. The scene remains under active investigation as state detectives process evidence and gather further information.
Police have not released the identity of the individual killed, and additional details are expected as the investigation develops. Authorities are urging anyone with photos, videos, or firsthand information to contact Louisiana State Police detectives. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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