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LSP: Man killed in deputy-involved shooting was a suspect in a narcotics investigation, led pursuit

15 hours 40 minutes 32 seconds ago Friday, November 06 2026 Nov 6, 2026 November 06, 2026 7:45 PM November 06, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

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.

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.

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