Hostage Situation in Louisiana Ends with Suspect Shot and in Custody, Victim Safe

Published August 17, 2021

Louisiana State Police assisted in a hostage situation that resulted in the suspect being shot and arrested and charged with attempted 2nd-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, and aggravated assault.

From the Louisiana State Police – On August 16, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the West Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) requested assistance from Louisiana State Police with a hostage situation on Chickasaw Loop, just north of Oak Grove. Troopers, LSP Investigators, and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene to assist.

The preliminary investigation revealed that WCSO Deputies were contacted by an individual stating he was being held against his will and that the person responsible was 42-year-old Ryan Everett. The WCSO was able to make phone contact with Everett and begin negotiations. After several minutes of negotiations, Deputies were unable to get Everett to surrender.

LSP personnel arrived on the scene and resumed negotiations. Troopers were able to gain a vantage point into the residence. They observed the victim and were able to determine that his hands were restrained behind his back. Troopers also observed Everett inside the residence striking the victim with a handgun and refusing to let him exit. Fearing for the life of the victim, a shot was fired at Everett that struck him in the back causing non-life-threatening injuries. At that time, the hostage was able to escape and exit the residence. After several hours of negotiations, Everett exited the trailer and was taken into custody. The victim and Everett were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Earlier today, Everett was released from the hospital and booked into the West Carroll Parish Jail. He was charged with attempted 2nd-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, and aggravated assault.

Louisiana State Police is the lead investigative agency. The investigation remains active and ongoing. No further information is available at this time.