**Update** Louisiana State Police Detectives Investigating Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy-Involved Shooting

Many – On August 2, 2025, at approximately 9:42 p.m., Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office (SPSO) to investigate a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Branam Road.

The preliminary investigation revealed that SPSO Deputies attempted to stop a subject near Many to serve a property ban notice due to a previous incident. The subject failed to stop, and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit concluded at the subject’s residence, where he exited his vehicle armed with a firearm before retreating inside and barricading himself. Deputies established a perimeter and initiated negotiations in an effort to resolve the situation peacefully. After several hours, the subject exited the residence armed with a firearm and two knives. Deputies gave verbal commands immediately, but the subject refused to surrender his weapons. As a result, a Deputy discharged his firearm at the subject, striking him. Immediately after the shooting, Deputies rendered aid until EMS arrived on the scene. EMS then transported the subject to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Louisiana State Police is the lead investigating agency in this deputy-involved shooting incident. The investigation remains ongoing, with further information to be released in coordination with the Sabine 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
August 3, 2025

Many – On August 2, 2025, at approximately 9:42 p.m., Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Branam Road. Detectives are working to process the scene and gather further information.

One subject was shot and has been pronounced dead. No Deputies 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 calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

Contact Information:
M/T Casey Wallace
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 266-7275
[email protected]