Shortly before 10 a.m. yesterday, a usually quiet stretch of Parish Line Road in Cameron Parish turned into an active crime scene as detectives with the Louisiana State Police Force Investigation Unit responded to a reported shooting. One person suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital. No officers were hurt, and investigators say no troopers fired their service weapons. The scene remains active while detectives document and collect evidence.
In a Region 2 news release, the Louisiana State Police confirmed that Force Investigation Unit detectives were called out to the location and are working the case, processing the area and gathering more information. The agency notes that the investigation is ongoing and that additional details will be released when available. According to Louisiana State Police, the incident occurred on Parish Line Road shortly before 10:00 a.m.
What Investigators Are Asking
Investigators are calling on the public for help and are looking for any information, photos or video tied to the shooting. Per a Louisiana State Police post, tips can be submitted anonymously at lsp.org through the online reporting tool or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007. The release lists Trooper Roy Jones of Troop D Public Affairs as the contact, with an office number of (337) 491-2511 and an email address of [email protected].
Where This Happened
The shooting unfolded along Parish Line Road, a rural corridor that primarily serves local traffic in southern Cameron Parish, near Grand Lake and the Lake Charles area. Local government records and agendas include addresses on Parish Line Road, underscoring its role as a sparsely populated local route. See the Cameron Parish Police Jury agenda for listings that reference Parish Line Road.
Investigation Status And Next Steps
Detectives with the Force Investigation Unit continue to process the scene and gather evidence as the probe remains active. Louisiana State Police have reiterated that no officers discharged their service weapons and no troopers were injured during the incident. The agency states it will release more information as investigators develop new leads and again urges anyone with footage or tips to contact the Fusion Center Hotline or Trooper Jones' office, according to Louisiana State Police.
