State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting on I-10 Near Louisiana-Texas Line
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Iowa Police Department. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on May 31, 2024, on I-10 westbound near mile marker 7 in Vinton, close to the Louisiana-Texas state line.
According to a press release from the Louisiana State Police (LSP) Troop D, no officers or subjects were harmed during the incident. Detectives are actively working to process the scene and gather more information.
The circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed, and details remain scarce as the investigation is still ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with information, pictures, or videos related to the incident to come forward. Citizens can report information anonymously through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
The LSP has assured the public that further information will be released as it becomes available.
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