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

REGION 3 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]