Lake Charles Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Near 12th Street and 7th Avenue Under Investigation by Louisiana State Police
Lake Charles, Louisiana – A man was fatally shot by police in Lake Charles on July 3, 2025, following a series of confrontations that began when a 911 caller reported a gunman threatening traffic on 12th Street. According to Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn...
Lake Charles Authorities Investigate Body Found in English Bayou Near Fitzenreiter Road, No Immediate Signs of Foul Play
Lake Charles, Louisiana – On July 2, deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Fitzenreiter Road in Lake Charles after a body was reported floating in the water near the home, in English Bayou. Authorities arrived at...
Lake Charles Authorities Seek Public’s Help After Fatal Highway 90 Incident
Lake Charles, Louisiana – Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for two suspects after a fatal shooting late Sunday night near the 6700 block of Highway 90 in Lake Charles. Authorities responded to a 911 hang-up call around 11 p.m. on June 29 and...
Mayor Marshall Simien Jr. and Lake Charles City Council Begin New Terms After Swearing-In Ceremony
Lake Charles – On July 1, 2025, Lake Charles officially welcomed its newly elected mayor and city council members, marking the start of a new era for the city. The formal swearing-in ceremony took place the evening prior, June 30, at the Sudduth Coliseum in the...