Louisiana State Police: Deadly attack against DOTD worker results in double-homicide, deputy-involved shooting
PORT ALLEN, La. (BRPROUD) - According to police, a double-homicide occurred in West Baton Rouge Parish Sunday afternoon when a man allegedly attacked a Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) employee.
The West Baton Rouge Coroner's Office confirmed that two people were killed in the incident.
Louisiana State Police (LSP) said it was around 12 noon when deputies with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office were sent to the scene, on I-10 West, just west of LA 415, and saw the suspect attacking a DOTD Motorist Assistance Patrol (MAP) unit employee.
Deputies reportedly jumped into action and fired their weapons at the suspect, which halted the attack.
LSP says both wounded individuals, the DOTD employee and the suspect, were rushed to an area hospital where they were pronounced deceased.
At this time, in accord with standard procedure when a fatal deputy-involved shooting occurs, the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has requested that LSP's Bureau of Investigation launch a probe into the incident.
LSP says its investigation remains ongoing and further information will be released in coordination with the West Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office.
Hours after the incident, traffic along I-10 West past LA 415 (Lobdell) was tied up with severe congestion as LSP responded to the crime scene. Congestion reached the I-10/I-12 split.
As of 4:30 p.m., area traffic remains problematic.
Drivers are urged to use caution.