WELSH, La. — UPDATE: Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office has released more details on the deputy-involved shooting that occurred Friday night.
According to JDPSO, Patrol Sergeant Josh Clement was patrolling the area of Highway 99, south of Highway 102, near Welsh around 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, when he saw a man walking along the road. JDPSO said Clement decided to approach the man in an attempt to provide assistance, due to the cold weather and lack of light along the roadway.
After Clement made contact, a physical altercation took place between the two, causing Clement to fire his weapon, according to JDPSO. The man, later identified as Mark Buller of Iowa, La., was arrested and booked with attempted first degree murder, attempted disarming of a police officer, disarming a police officer, aggravated second degree battery, resisting a police officer with force or violence and attempted theft of a motor vehicle. He is being held with no bond.
Both Buller and Clement were transported to local hospitals to be treated for their injuries. They were both later released.
After being taken into custody, Buller was found to have active warrants from JDPSO for failure to register as a sex offender and simple burglary.
Louisiana State Police were called in to investigate the weapon discharge, while JDPSO investigated Buller.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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Louisiana State Police Troop D detectives are investigating a deputy-involved shooting that happened Friday night.
Just after 9 p.m. on Jan. 10, Troop D detectives were brought in to investigate a shooting involving deputies with the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened near the intersection of Louisiana Highways 99 and 102.
One person was taken into custody, and one deputy was taken to an nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to reach out to Louisiana State Police. You can make anonymous reports online by visiting lsp.org and clicking on 'Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity,' or call the Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
