Louisiana State Police says a suspect is dead after brandishing a gun during a chase.
"Troopers were attempting to stop the vehicle as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation," Trooper Henry Perez said. "The passenger exited the vehicle armed with a firearm."
He says it happened in Lafourche Parish, when troopers tried to stop a driver.
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"The driver failed to comply, and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The suspect vehicle turned onto Lake Long Drive in Houma and came to a stop at a dead end. A passenger exited the vehicle, and a Trooper discharged his service weapon. That subject was shot and was pronounced deceased on scene."
The driver tried to flee again after the shooting.
"The pursuit ultimately ended in a crash on Louisiana Highway 1 near Lefort Bypass Road, and the driver was eventually taken into custody."
The Louisiana State Police Force Investigation Unit and Bureau of Investigations are investigating.
"Anyone with information and/or pictures and video is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives. You may anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting lsp.org and clicking on Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity, or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007."