CALCASIEU PARISH, La. — The Louisiana State Police are investigating at the request of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office after one of their deputies fired shots at fleeing suspects.
On Wednesday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were investigating vehicle crimes reported in the area.
During the investigation, deputies spotted a vehicle in a parking lot suspected to be involved in those crimes. When deputies approached the vehicle, the driver sped away.
One of the deputies fired their weapon, striking the driver. The driver and a passenger fled the scene in the Hyundai and a pursuit ensued.
The pursuit ended when the Hyundai crashed near the intersection of Ike Street and Kingham Road. The occupants fled on foot but were later apprehended.
Three of the alleged suspects were transported to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information and/or pictures and video can anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting https://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/suspicious.nsf/WebForm or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
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