**UPDATE**Louisiana State Police Detectives Investigating Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy-Involved Shooting

REGION 3 NEWS RELEASE

November 27, 2024

Update – On Monday, November 25, 2024, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Detectives assigned to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) to investigate a deputy-involved shooting in Marksville.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that an APSO Deputy was investigating several previous shootings in the area of the Bethune Community Center when an encounter occurred with multiple subjects on Scallan Street. During this encounter, the Deputy discharged his firearm, resulting in one person being shot. The investigation thus far has resulted in the discovery of a firearm in close proximity of that subject. The individual was transported to a local hospital but was ultimately pronounced deceased.

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 Avoyelles 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 by calling 318-487-5911.

In addition to the option above, 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

November 25, 2024

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

Marksville – Late this afternoon, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Scallan Street near MLK Drive in Marksville. Investigators are working to process the scene and gather further information.

One subject was shot and taken to a local hospital for treatment, where they remain in critical condition. 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:

Sgt. Scott Moreau

Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section

Office: (318) 769-9872
[email protected]