Details are emerging about an officer-involved shooting that has rocked Bossier City, as Louisiana State Police detectives have begun to thoroughly investigate the incident. According to the Louisiana State Police, the confrontation took place on Old Minden Road at about 5:30 p.m. yesterday. No police officers were injured during the event, the report confirmed.
The investigation, now under the jurisdiction of the State Police Bureau of Investigations, was initiated by a request from the Bossier City Police Department. Details are limited, but one individual was struck by gunfire and has been quickly taken to a local medical facility for treatment. With the probe still in its early stages, the state police have yet to publicly release any additional information, but are expected to do so as soon as they are able.
In the meantime, state police are calling on the community to assist in shedding light on the circumstances that led to the shooting. Witnesses who might have captured the incident on camera, or who possess any kind of relevant information are strongly encouraged to step forward. According to the Louisiana State Police, individuals can share details anonymously by using their online reporting system or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline.
To further aid in their investigation, the Louisiana State Police has made it easy to anonymously report any suspicious or criminal activity related to this case. A visit to their official webpage and a simple click on the "Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity" link can allow anyone to discreetly share their information. Alternatively, the LSP Fusion Center Hotline, at 1-800-434-8007, is another route through which those with information are urged to make contact.
