Gonzales, Louisiana – A traffic stop in Gonzales escalated into an officer-involved shooting and high-speed pursuit Thursday night.
According to Louisiana State Police, the incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. Thursday, March 5, near the intersection of South John Street and Orice Roth Road in Ascension Parish.
Investigators say a Gonzales Police Department officer had stopped a vehicle and made contact with the driver, identified as 21-year-old Anthony Talbert of Baton Rouge, and a female passenger.
During the encounter, authorities say Talbert allegedly reached toward a firearm inside the vehicle. In response, the officer discharged his department-issued weapon one time, striking and grazing both Talbert and the female passenger, according to state police.
Talbert then allegedly fled the scene in the vehicle, reaching speeds exceeding 100 mph and disregarding multiple traffic controls, investigators said.
After a short pursuit, Talbert was taken into custody.
Louisiana State Police said Talbert was booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on several charges, including:
- Aggravated Flight
- Reckless Operation
- Obstruction of Justice
- Possession of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
The female passenger was transported to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries. Authorities said no officers were injured during the incident.
Louisiana State Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting after Gonzales Police requested assistance from the agency’s Bureau of Investigations.
Anyone with information, photos, or video related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Louisiana State Police Fusion Center at 1-800-434-8007 or submit information through the agency’s online reporting system.
The investigation remains active, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.
One brief sentence for younger readers: Late-night incidents like this can affect students or workers commuting overnight through Ascension Parish.
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