Published: 01-08-2026 | Category: Troop I
UPDATE – Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations continue to investigate a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on January 7, 2026, in Evangeline Parish. As part of the ongoing investigation, detectives identified the deceased subject as 24-year-old Dylan Savoie.
The preliminary investigation revealed that deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office were conducting an investigation in Ville Platte when they observed Savoie riding a four-wheeler on the roadway. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the four-wheeler, but Savoie failed to stop, leading to a brief pursuit. While in the 2500 block of Ivy Road, the four-wheeler entered a ditch and became disabled. Savoie then fled on foot into a nearby field as deputies pursued Savoie on foot.
During the foot pursuit, deputies deployed their TASER in attempt to end the foot pursuit, but it was ineffective. Savoie then produced a firearm and fired toward the deputies. As a result, deputies discharged their service weapons and struck Savoie.
Savoie was taken into custody and immediately received medical aid before being transported by Acadian Ambulance Air Med to Rapides Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, where he succumbed to his injuries. The two deputies involved in the incident were not injured.
The scene was processed by the Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory. This investigation remains ongoing.
REGION 2 ORIGINAL RELEASE
January 7, 2026
State Police Detectives Investigating Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office
Deputy-Involved Shooting
Ville Platte – At approximately 2:00 p.m. on January 7, 2026, detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate a deputy-involved shooting that occurred in the area of Ivy Lane and Homer Road in Ville Platte. Investigators are working to process the scene and gather further information.
One subject sustained life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound and was transported to an area hospital where they later died. No deputies were injured during the incident. This is an active investigation and 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, citizens can anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting File a Report, or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
Contact Information:
Trooper Monique Lavergne
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop I
Office: 337-262-5880
[email protected]