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Louisiana State Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Bossier City

By Calcasieu Staff

Published February 03, 2025

Bossier City, Louisiana - An officer-involved shooting occurred early this morning in Bossier City, Louisiana, prompting an investigation by the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations. At approximately 5:30 a.m., detectives were requested by the Bossier City Police Department to investigate the incident, which took place on East Texas Street.

According to reports, one subject was shot and has been pronounced dead. No officers were harmed during the incident. The Louisiana State Police are currently working to process the scene and gather further information, and the investigation is ongoing.

The Louisiana State Police are urging anyone with information, pictures, or videos related to the incident to come forward and share their findings. Individuals can anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting their website, lsp.org, and clicking on "Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity." Alternatively, people can call the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

As the investigation continues, further information will be released to the public. The Louisiana State Police will provide updates as more details become available.

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