A deputy from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office fatally shot a suspect late last night, prompting an investigation by the Louisiana State Police. The incident occurred around 11:55 p.m. on South Baptist Road near US Hwy. 190 in Hammond, with few details currently available. The identity of the victim, including their age, gender, and hometown, remains undisclosed as law enforcement continues to process the scene and investigate the circumstances, according to FOX 8 Live.
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker addressed the shooting on social media, stating, "This is an unfortunate situation at a truly tragic time," and assured the public that the investigation would be thorough and transparent. "We have turned to State Police to lead this investigation. Our agency is following all appropriate protocols and policies and I want the community to know TPSO, in collaboration with State Police, will be sharing all of the details about this incident, at the appropriate time, as they become available throughout the investigative process," Sticker wrote, according to FOX 8 Live.
Following protocol, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations was called to the scene by the local Sheriff’s Office. The state police in their response have made it clear that none of the officers present were harmed during the encounter – a fact echoed by multiple local news outlets, emphasizing that this is an active investigation with further information expected to be released as the inquiry progresses, as mentioned in the coverage by WWLTV.
Authorities are calling on anyone who may have witnessed the incident or possess any relevant materials such as photographs or videos, to come forward with that information. Submissions can be made anonymously through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system, or by calling the LSP at (800) 434-8007, as WWLTV reported.
