One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting in Lafayette

One person is dead after a police officer in Lafayette discharged their firearm while responding to a burglary in progress call.

Here is what the Lafayette Police Department is saying about the incident:

"The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 100 block of Sybil Dr., in reference to a residential burglary in progress. Upon arrival, Officers observed the suspect vehicle in the immediate area.

As Officers approached the suspect vehicle, the suspect vehicle proceeded to accelerate towards a responding Officer. The suspect vehicle subsequently struck a responding Officer. Shortly after being struck by the suspect vehicle an LPD Officer discharged their LPD issued firearm at the suspect vehicle.

The Louisiana State Police has been requested to investigate the Officer-involved shooting. Any further questions regarding the officer-involved shooting shall be directed towards The Louisiana State Police.

As a result of the officer-involved shooting incident, one subject was pronounced deceased. The LPD Officer who discharged their firearm shall be placed on paid administrative leave per LPD protocol.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact The Lafayette Police Department, Louisiana State Police or Lafayette Crime Stopper at (337) 232-TIPS (8477)."

We will continue to follow this developing story and provide additional details here are they become available.