UPDATE: Standoff in Vidalia comes to an end, suspect dead
KTVE/KARD has learned of an officer-involved shooting that has turned into a hostage situation currently happening in Vidalia.
UPDATE: VIDALIA, La. — The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced that the standoff has come to an end and traffic is being allowed back into the River Meadows apartment complex.
The suspect, whose name is not being released at this time, was found dead in his apartment.
Officials say the incident started as an armed robbery investigation.
Officials also say that Deputy Walter Mackel was shot around noon and that he is currently in surgery.
The investigation has been turned over to the Louisiana State Police.
UPDATE: VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office has identified the deputy shot as Walter J. Mackel.
He has been transported to UMC and deputies have received positive updates from officers of the Pearl Mississippi Police Department, who are standing watch at this time.
UPDATE: VIDALIA, La. — The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that their deputies and officers from 4 other agencies are currently working the standoff.
The situation is happening at the Rivers Meadow Apartments in Vidalia, Louisiana and has been contained to one apartment in the complex.
CPSO is asking that all traffic through the area be limited and if you can take another route, please do.
ORIGINAL: VIDALIA, La. — KTVE/KARD has learned of an officer-involved shooting and possible hostage situation currently happening in Vidalia.
Multiple law enforcement agencies from both Louisiana and Mississippi are currently at the apartment complex across from the Walmart in Vidalia.
A Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Deputy was shot during a standoff with the suspect. The identity of the deputy and the severity of the deputy’s injuries are unknown at this time.
We have a crew heading to the scene and will continue to update this article as more information becomes available.