UPDATE: Louisiana State Police Investigating Trooper-Involved Shooting in Ascension Parish

REGION 1 NEWS RELEASE UPDATE
September 30, 2025

Through the ongoing investigation, detectives have learned that during a stop for a traffic violation on LA Hwy 431 near LA Hwy 935, the driver, 34-year-old Brandon Nicholas of Sunshine, became involved in an altercation with the Trooper. During the encounter, the Trooper discharged their service weapon, striking Nicholas. Investigators recovered an additional loaded firearm at the scene, which remains part of the ongoing investigation.

The investigation is still ongoing, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available. In accordance with LSP policy, Louisiana State Police personnel have begun preparing a Critical Incident Briefing Video, which will be released at a later date.

REGION 1 NEWS ORIGINAL RELEASE
September 30, 2025

Louisiana State Police Investigating Trooper-Involved Shooting in Ascension Parish

Gonzales – Shortly before 2:00 am on September 30, 2025, Detectives assigned to the Louisiana State Police Force Investigation Unit (FIU) were requested to investigate a shooting incident involving a Trooper in Ascension Parish.

Preliminary information indicates that a Trooper initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at LA Hwy 431 at LA Hwy 935. During the course of the traffic stop the Trooper discharged his service weapon. One subject was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. The Trooper was uninjured.

FIU personnel and the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab are working to process the scene and gather further information. 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. 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:
Trooper Shelby Mayfield
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop A
Phone: (225) 921-1384
[email protected]