Scott, Louisiana - The Scott Police Department received a call about a domestic disturbance at a home on Angler Drive on Saturday, March 2, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a person with a knife. One officer tried to use a Taser, but it didn't work, so another officer shot the armed individual.

The individual was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. No law enforcement officers were harmed in the incident.

The Lafayette City Metro Forensics Unit helped the Louisiana State Police investigators process the crime scene.

Louisiana State Police (LSP) was asked to look into the shooting involving an officer. Lafayette Metro Crime Scene helped LSP investigators process the scene, and they are currently working hard to collect more details. If anyone has information, photos, or videos, they are encouraged to contact LSP Investigators at 337-332-8080.

In addition to the choice mentioned earlier, individuals have the option to report information anonymously through the online reporting system of the Louisiana State Police by following this link or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-800.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.