Officer Involved Shooting 9-21-26

On September 21, 2026, at approximately 2040hrs., deputies with the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Shop Rite located at 1823 Elton Dr. in Jennings LA, to assist Jennings Police Department, in reference to an armed robbery with a knife. Upon arrival, deputies learned the male subject was wearing a black jacket and possibly in the back parking lot. As deputies searched the area, the suspect was located laying on the ground near the fence line at the rear of the property. A deputy gave verbal commands to show his hands. The male subject ignored commands and started running towards the deputy with a knife. After the subject ignored the deputy's command to drop the knife, a brief struggle took place. The deputy was able to draw and discharge his duty weapon, striking the subject. JDPSO deputies immediately rendered aid to the subject, where he was transported by Acadian Ambulance to an area Hospital for his injury. This investigation is ongoing and is being handled by Louisiana State Police.

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