Louisiana State Police Detectives Continue Investigation of Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy-Involved Shooting

Louisiana State Police Detectives continue the investigation into the October 16, 2025, Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) deputy-involved shooting that occurred in the 600 block of Bayou Drive.

The preliminary investigation revealed that APSO deputies were responding to reports of a shooting at a residence on Bayou Drive. Upon arrival, the Assumption Parish Sheriff and a deputy located a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. While searching the area for the suspected shooter, they encountered an individual nearby. During the encounter, the suspect fired a weapon toward the Sheriff. As a result, the deputy discharged their service weapon, striking the suspect.

Both the original shooting victim and the suspect were transported to a hospital with serious injuries. The Sheriff sustained minor injuries during the incident, and the deputy was uninjured. The Louisiana State Police Crime Lab assisted in processing the scene.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation in its early stages. Detectives continue to gather evidence and information to determine the facts of the incident. Further information will be released when it is appropriate and becomes available.

REGION 2 ORIGINAL RELEASE
October 16, 2025

Louisiana State Police Detectives Investigating Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy-Involved Shooting

Pierre Part - On October 16, 2025, shortly before 4:00 p.m., Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division – Houma Field Office were requested by the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate a deputy-involved shooting that occurred in the 600 block of Bayou Drive.

Investigators are working to process the scene and gather further information. The preliminary investigation revealed deputies were responding to a shooting at a residence on Bayou Drive, where one victim was struck.

During the encounter, an exchange of gunfire occurred between a subject and a deputy. One individual was struck and transported to a hospital with serious injuries. One deputy sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene. This is an active investigation; further information will be released when it becomes available.

Anyone with information and/or pictures and video is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives. You may anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting Isp.org and clicking on Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity, or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

Contact Information:
Trooper Henry Perez
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop C
Office: (985) 857 - 3680
[email protected]