Authorities are launching new details about the firing affiliated with the West Baton Rouge – WAFB parish

West Baton Rouge Parish, La. (WAFB) – Authorities are investigating firing with a deputy engaged shooting that happened in the parish of West Baton Rouge early on Sunday morning, February 2.

Investigative investigatives began when West Baton Rouge’s parish sheriff responded to a call called the North River Road near Catherine Road.

A suspected vehicle was seen to leave the area and later get into the parking lot at the truck stop and a casino on the 190 highway, authorities said. They added that a MP proceeded to the truck stop and noticed the suspected vehicle reaching the parking lot.

Investigators said the deputy tried to stop traffic, but the suspect’s vehicle did not stop and had a short distance to extend Gremillion Road. One of the people inside the suspected vehicle eventually came out and, according to the messages, smeared a gun and a rifle, according to investigators.

Investigators say the deputy shot suspects, causing that person to suffer injuries that are not life -threatening.

The driver of the suspected vehicle and a third party was reported to be on foot and were removed at a short distance, the authorities said. They added that the gun and the suspension rifle were restored and established by the parish stolen from St. Martin.

The name of the suspect and details of the accusations of that person have not been released. The suspect will be reserved in prison after being released from a hospital.

The investigation into the firing affiliated with a deputy was handed over to the Sheriff of East Baton Rouge’s office.

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