SULPHUR, La. — On November 19, 2023, shortly after 11 pm, the Sulphur Police Department (SPD) received a call reporting the discharge of a weapon near a local business along Ruth Street (LA Hwy 1256).
According to Louisiana State Police, the complainant provided details of a silver vehicle in the area, traveling eastbound on Henning Drive. Responding SPD officers located the vehicle matching the description parked in the driveway of a residence in the 600 block of Henning Drive.
At this location, the officers encountered the subjects standing around the vehicle. During the course of the interaction, one subject was shot by one of the officers. The subject was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died. No officers were injured, officials report.
Anyone with information, pictures, or videos related to this incident is encouraged to come forward and share it with LSP Investigators by calling 337-527-9111.
Alternatively, citizens have the option to anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system. Visit www.la-safe.org and click on “suspicious activity” or call the Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Forensic Investigation Unit assisted with the processing of the scene. Updates will be provided in coordination with the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office at the appropriate time.
Original story:
Investigators with Louisiana State Police Troop D have been requested by police officers in Sulphur to look into an officer-involved shooting in the area on Monday.
We're currently working to learn more specific details, but we're told investigators are working diligently to process the crime scene to gather further information.
We'll keep you updated with additional details as they are released from officials.
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