TROOP B NEWS RELEASE

TROOP B NEWS RELEASE

November 26, 2018

LSP Investigates Deputy Involved Shooting in St. Bernard Parish

 

St. Bernard Parish – This afternoon, Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations was contacted by the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to an officer involved shooting involving their deputies.

 

Preliminary investigation reveals that the deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on LA 39 near Packenham Avenue.  The vehicle was later confirmed stolen out of Mississippi.  During the encounter, three deputies were injured and shots were fired.  The suspect was not injured and taken into custody.  The deputies were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The Louisiana State Police Crime Lab is assisting in the investigation.

 

This is an active investigation and no further information is available