http://www.ktbs.com/story/29861240/louisiana-state-police-trooper-shot-in-head-near-lake-charles
Glad to see that people helped instead of just taking pictures.
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."
Glad to see that people helped instead of just taking pictures.
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