Allen Parish, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police have launched an investigation into an in-custody death that occurred in Allen Parish on September 25, 2025, following a disturbance call in Kinder.

Detectives from the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division's Lake Charles Field Office were called to investigate the incident at the request of the Allen Parish Sheriff's Office shortly before noon on Wednesday.

According to preliminary findings, Allen Parish Sheriff's Office deputies initially responded to a disturbance call at a residence located on Ward Line Road in Kinder. After deputies took a subject into custody at the scene, the individual began showing signs of medical distress.

Emergency responders transported the person to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Despite medical intervention, the subject died at the hospital. No deputies sustained injuries during the incident, according to the Louisiana State Police report.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death remains active and ongoing. Louisiana State Police have not released additional details about the incident, including the identity of the deceased or specific details about the initial disturbance call that prompted the law enforcement response.

Allen Parish, located in central Louisiana, encompasses several communities including Kinder, where the incident occurred. The parish relies on the Allen Parish Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services throughout the area.

Louisiana State Police are seeking assistance from the public as part of their ongoing investigation. Authorities are particularly interested in obtaining any information, photographs, or video footage related to the incident that members of the public may possess.

Individuals with relevant information can submit tips anonymously through multiple channels. The Louisiana State Police maintains an online reporting system accessible through their official website at lsp.org, where users can click on "Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity" to submit information digitally.

Those who prefer to report information by phone can contact the Louisiana State Police Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007. The fusion center serves as a centralized hub for collecting and analyzing information related to criminal investigations and public safety matters.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.