Louisiana State Police trooper shot in head near Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La. -
Louisiana State Police are investigating a shooting near Lake Charles that left a trooper shot in the head.

According to Troop D Public Information Officer Sgt. James Anderson, the trooper was responding to a vehicle in a ditch on LA Hwy 14 near Fruge Road in Calcasieu Parish. State Police say the incident was related to a suspected impaired driver.

State Police say the suspect was quickly detained by passing motorists as additional citizens rendered aid to the trooper until assistance arrived on the scene.

According to KATC, the trooper was taken to a hospital in Lake Chalres and is listed in critical condition.

Further information and the Trooper’s identity and status will be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

The LSP Facebook page posted this message Sunday afternoon"

"The entire LSP family is requesting your thoughts and prayers following the shooting of a Louisiana State Police Trooper in the Lake Charles area," it reads. "Please take a moment from your Sunday afternoon to send prayers and well wishes to the Trooper and his family in this critical time."

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Col. Michael Edmonson, head of Louisiana state police, says the trooper who was shot in the head on Sunday is a 13-year veteran who has a 9-year-old son.

He says 43-year-old Master Trooper Steven Vincent is from a law enforcement family — one brother is also a state trooper and another is a town police chief.

He says 54-year-old Kevin Daigle of Lake Charles was arrested. He says charges against Daigle will include attempted murder of a police officer.

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From State Police:" I am very saddened to report that Senior Steven Vincent has passed away this morning from the gunshot wounds he suffered yesterday in conjunction with a traffic investigation. As an organization, we are heartbroken over this senseless and tragic death. Our thoughts and prayers are with his surviving wife Katherine and his son Ethan as well as his entire extended family. ( Brothers, Tpr. Terrell Vincent and Chief Keith Vincent) Steven was proud to serve as a Louisiana State Trooper and we were proud to count him among our ranks. This loss exacts an enormous emotional toll on the State Police family, but we will do what is necessary and proper to honor Steve and support those who knew and loved him. He will be missed but never forgotten. Prayers."Colonel Michael D. Edmonson.

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Saintsfan6 said:

Sad to hear, prayers for his family and loved ones. LEO, stay safe out there. And thanks for everything you do.

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oleheat said:

Prayers for his family, friends, and co-workers....A nine-year old boy loses his dad because of the evil acts committed by a rotten POS....Sickening.

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