Louisiana State Police Detectives Investigating Athens Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting

Published: 12-18-2025 | Category: Troop G


Athens – On December 17, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Dance Road. Detectives are working to process the scene and gather further information.

One subject sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No officers were harmed during the incident. 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 lsp.org and clicking on Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity, or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007. 

Contact Information:
Trooper Eddie Thomas     
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section-Troop G
Office: (318) 741-7411        
[email protected]