Published: 01-07-2026 | Category: Troop I
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]