LSP: Man killed in deputy-involved shooting was a suspect in a narcotics investigation, led pursuit
HOUMA — A man killed in a deputy-involved shooting was a subject of a multi-agency narcotics investigation who fled after officials attempted a traffic stop, Louisiana State Police detectives said.
Officials said on Nov. 5, deputies attempted a traffic stop of the unnamed person, leading to the driver fleeing at a high rate of speed throughout Houma. The pursuit ended when his vehicle crashed into Bayou Terrebonne.
The shooting happened on La. 24 near Henderson Street in Houma, according to Louisiana State Police. One person was killed and no deputies were injured.
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WBRZ previously reported that the shooting happened near Terrebonne High School, leading to a lockdown. Troopers had no additional information on the officer-involved shooting.