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UPDATE: Louisiana State Police Investigating Trooper-Involved Shooting in Lafourche Parish

Published: 09-08-2025 | Category: Troop C

REGION 2 RELEASE UPDATE
September 8, 2025

UPDATE – As the investigation progresses, initial information reveals that Troopers were attempting to stop the vehicle as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Preliminary evidence obtained by the Force Investigation Unit (FIU) has revealed that the passenger exited the vehicle armed with a firearm.

 
The driver of the vehicle was transported from the crash scene to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Once released, he will be booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Center for various charges related to this incident. The Louisiana State Police Crime Lab is assisting with this active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

REGION 2 ORIGINAL RELEASE 
September 8, 2025

Louisiana State Police Investigating Trooper-Involved Shooting in Lafourche Parish
Houma – On September 8, 2025, shortly before 4:00 pm, Detectives assigned to the Louisiana State Police Force Investigation Unit and Bureau of Investigations were called to investigate a shooting incident involving a Trooper in Lafourche Parish.


Preliminary information indicates that a Trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver failed to comply, and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The suspect vehicle turned onto Lake Long Drive in Houma and came to a stop at a dead end. A passenger exited the vehicle, and a Trooper discharged his service weapon. That subject was shot and was pronounced deceased on scene. 


The driver of the vehicle then fled, reinitiating the pursuit. The pursuit ultimately ended in a crash on Louisiana Highway 1 near Lefort Bypass Road, and the driver was eventually taken into custody.


Louisiana State Police is the lead investigative agency, with FIU personnel processing the scene. This investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional information will be provided as 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:  
TPR Henry Perez
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop C 
[email protected]