State Police Investigating Deputy-Involved Shooting in St. John Parish the Baptist Parish

Published: 04-03-2022 | Category: Troop B


State Police Investigating Deputy-Involved Shooting in St. John Parish the Baptist Parish

Laplace – On April 3, 2022, around 6:00 am, Louisiana State Police were requested by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate a shooting incident involving one of their deputies. The incident occurred around 5:00 am on the Interstate 10 west on-ramp from US 51. Detectives assigned to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations (BOI) are investigating the incident.

Investigators from the Louisiana State Police Evidence Control Unit (ECU) are responding to assist BOI in processing the scene.

Louisiana State Police is the lead investigating agency. This is an active investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Contact Information:
TFC Kate Stegall
Louisiana State Police – Troop B
Public Affairs Section
Office: (504) 471-2780
Katharine.stegall@la.gov