Louisiana State Police are investigating a police chase that ended with an LSP officer fatally shooting someone in Houma.
State police are leading the investigation, and the Bureau of Investigations was called to assist.
A State Trooper conducted attempted a traffic stop before 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, according to a news release from LSP. The driver came to a stop at a dead end on Lake Long Drive in Houma.
“A passenger exited the vehicle, and a trooper discharged his service weapon,” the release said. “That subject was shot and was pronounced deceased on scene.”
The driver then fled, and the chase continued. The chase ended with a crash on LA 1 near Lefort Bypass Road. The driver was taken into custody.
“This investigation remains active and ongoing,” the news release said. “Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.”
This article originally appeared on The Courier: Louisiana State Police investigate officer involved shooting death
