State Police Investigate Officer Involved Shooting in St. Martinville

Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:47 PM by KATC
Updated: Oct 15, 2012 4:51 PM

State Police are investigation an officer involved shooting that happened Saturday morning in St. Martinville.

According to authorities, on October 13, 2012, at about 3:54 a.m., an officer with the St. Martinville Police Department responded to a call about suspicious person in the 800 block of South Main Street. According to police, the officer arrived at the location and encountered 24-year-old Terrell Simon of St. Martinville. The Officer was attempting to take Simon into custody when a struggle ensued. During the struggle, Simon attempted to gain control of the Officer's weapon. As the struggle continued, one round was fired, according to police.

After being taken into custody, Simon was taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries. The Officer was also treated for minor injuries. Neither Simon nor the Officer were injured in the gunfire.

Simon was booked into the St. Martin Parish Jail by State Police for attempted disarming of a peace officer.

This case remains under investigation.