Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Marksville Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Laurel Street in Marksville on June 15 at approximately 4:50pm. Detectives are working to process the scene and gather further information.

One subject was shot and then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Both officers suffered minor injuries but were released following medical treatment. This is an active investigation; further information will be released when it becomes available.

Anyone with information and/or pictures and video is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives. Information may be anonymously reported through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting lsp.org and clicking on Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity, or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.