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Louisiana police officer shot, killed in line of duty

Rayne PD
Rayne Police Department

A Louisiana police officer is dead after authorities say he was shot in the line of duty.

The incident happened around 2 p.m. Monday in the Acadia Parish city of Rayne, located approximately 12 miles west of Lafayette.


According to Louisiana State Police investigators, an officer of the Rayne Police Department was shot while working an incident on East Harrop Street.
The officer was pronounced dead at the scene.

Although some outlets are reporting that the shooting was a case of “friendly fire,” LSP officials have not confirmed who shot the officer or what led to the shooting.

Louisiana State Police is in charge of the investigation, which is ongoing.