On the afternoon of August 24, a shooting involving a DeSoto Parish deputy happened on I-49 near Louisiana Highway 509. One person was shot and later died, according to the Louisiana State Police. Identities haven’t been released yet, and police are still investigating the scene to gather more details.
The incident occurred at roughly 3:30 p.m., and thankfully, no deputies sustained injuries during the occurrence. The Louisiana State Police report indicated this as an active investigation, with assurances that details will be provided as they continue to fully uncover what unfolded.
If you have any information, pictures, or videos, please share them with Louisiana State Police detectives. You can report anonymously online at lsp.org or call the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
