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Homeowner shoots, kills apparent intruder in Vermilion Parish

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Posted at 3:12 PM, Nov 14, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-14 19:36:54-05

VERMILION PARISH, La. - Deputies in Vermilion Parish are investigating after a homeowner shot an intruder during an alleged home invasion.

A spokesman with the sheriff's office says 29-year-old Landon Hebert allegedly broke into a residence on LA 35 around 2:15 this morning when he encountered the home owner.

Deputies say the home owner fired a weapon killing Hebert.

The investigation is ongoing, and the case will be forwarded to the District Attorney's office for further review.