**Update** Louisiana State Police Detectives Investigating Alexandria Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting

Alexandria – On September 3, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Alexandria Police Department (APD) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Chester Street near Rapides Avenue.

The preliminary investigation revealed that an APD Officer was responding to a disturbance call. While on the way, the Officer observed a male subject near the call location matching the description provided by the complainant. The Officer stopped to speak with the individual. As the Officer exited the APD patrol vehicle, the individual immediately opened fire, discharging several rounds toward the Officer. The Officer returned fire, striking the individual. Following the shooting, Officers immediately provided medical aid until EMS personnel arrived on the scene. EMS transported the subject to a local hospital, but the subject was ultimately pronounced deceased.

Louisiana State Police is the lead investigating agency in this officer-involved shooting incident. The investigation remains ongoing, with further information to be released in coordination with the Rapides Parish District Attorney’s Office at the appropriate time.
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 calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

REGION 3 ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE
September 3, 2025

Alexandria – On September 3, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Alexandria Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Chester Street near Rapides Avenue. Detectives are working to process the scene and gather further information.

One subject was shot and has been pronounced deceased. 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:
Master Trooper Casey Wallace
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section - Troop E
Office: (318) 447-9459
[email protected]