Suspect Charged in Trooper-Involved Shooting Incident
New Orleans – On July 16, 2022, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Troopers on proactive patrol in the New Orleans East area identified two vehicles suspected to be engaged in reckless driving activities. Troopers conducted a traffic stop at a gas station near the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 (Chef Menteur Highway) and Downman Road.
As Troopers approached the vehicles on foot, one of the two vehicles fled the scene. The other vehicle, a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, also attempted to flee the scene by accelerating in the direction of a Trooper. This resulted in a Trooper discharging his service weapon towards the front of the vehicle. The Chevrolet continued to flee and led Troopers on a brief pursuit before coming to a stop near Interstate-10 and Michoud Boulevard. The driver of the Chevrolet, identified as 21-year-old Jairo Caballero-Eufragio of Metairie, was taken into custody without further incident. Neither Caballero-Eufragio nor the responding Troopers were injured during the incident.
After obtaining an arrest warrant, Caballero was booked into the Orleans Parish Criminal Justice Center on charges of Aggravated Assault with a Motor Vehicle Upon a Peace Officer and Aggravated Flight from an Officer. This investigation remains active and ongoing.
TROOP B NEWS RELEASE
July 17, 2022
Louisiana State Police Investigating Trooper-Involved
Shooting in Orleans Parish
New Orleans – On July 16, 2022, shortly before 10:00 p.m., Detectives assigned to the Louisiana State Police Force Investigation Unit were called to investigate a shooting incident involving a Trooper in New Orleans East.
The initial investigation revealed at approximately 9:30 p.m., Troopers conducting proactive patrols in the New Orleans East area received a complaint of reckless driving. Upon responding to the area, Troopers observed a suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 (Chef Menteur Highway) and Downman Road. As Troopers approached the vehicle on foot, the driver attempted to flee the scene and accelerated in the direction of the Troopers. This resulted in a Trooper discharging his service weapon.
After fleeing the scene, the suspect vehicle was stopped and the driver was taken into custody without further incident. There were no injuries to the suspect or the responding Troopers during the incident.
Louisiana State Police is the lead investigating agency with FIU personnel processing the scene. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
Contact Information:Trooper Ross Brennan
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs – Troop C
Office: (985) 857-3680
ross.brennan@la.gov
