Louisiana State Police released an update to an August 2, deputy-involved shooting in Sabine Parish near the town of Many. The incident unfolded around 9:42 p.m. on Branam Road after Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a subject to serve a property ban notice related to a previous event. Authorities report that the subject failed to stop, leading deputies on a vehicle pursuit that ended at the subject’s residence.

Upon arrival at the residence, the subject exited his vehicle while armed with a firearm, then retreated inside and barricaded himself. Deputies established a perimeter and began negotiating in hopes of a peaceful resolution. Several hours later, the subject emerged from the residence still armed with a firearm and two knives. According to investigators, deputies issued verbal commands for the subject to surrender his weapons, but he refused. As a result, a deputy discharged his firearm, striking the subject. Deputies immediately provided medical aid until emergency medical services arrived. The subject was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. No deputies were injured during the incident.

Louisiana State Police lead the investigation into the shooting.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.