*UPDATE* LSP Investigating Deputy-Involved Shooting in Iberville Parish
Plaquemine - Louisiana State Police detectives continue the investigation into a deputy-involved shooting that occurred in the Iberville Parish Courthouse.
The preliminary investigation revealed that an Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office (IPSO) detective was interviewing 27-year-old Latrell Clark of White Castle in connection with an ongoing sex crimes investigation. At the conclusion of the interview, the IPSO detective informed Clark that he was under arrest.
Clark actively resisted and attempted to disarm the detective, resulting in a physical struggle during which several gunshots were fired. As a result, Clark, the detective, and a responding IPSO deputy were all struck by gunfire.
All three were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Both the deputy and Clark later succumbed to their injuries, while the detective remains in stable but critical condition. This remains an active investigation, and additional details will be released as they become available.
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One law enforcement officer was killed and another is in the hospital after a shooting at the Iberville Parish Courthouse on Monday night. The suspected shooter was killed.
According to Iberville Parish district attorney Tony Clayton, the two sheriff's deputies were attempting to arrest the suspect, after which a fight broke out.
Deputy Charles Riley and Sheriff Brett Stassi’s son, Brett Stassi, Jr. were both shot during the incident. Both were taken to a hospital where Riley died from his injuries.
Attorney General Liz Murrill released a statement saying she spoke to Sheriff Stassi, who confirmed his son was stable but "not out of the woods."
The investigation is ongoing.
We’ll continue to bring you updates as they become available.
