ALEXANDRIA, La. — September 3, 2025 — Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations, Region 3, are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Alexandria.
According to authorities, the incident unfolded around 1:00 p.m. on Chester Street near Rapides Avenue, when officers with the Alexandria Police Department encountered a subject during the course of their duties. At some point during the interaction, shots were fired by at least one officer, striking the individual.
The subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police have not yet released the identity of the person involved, pending notification of family members. Officials confirmed that no officers were injured during the incident.
Investigation Underway
At the request of the Alexandria Police Department, Louisiana State Police Detectives were brought in to conduct an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Detectives with the Bureau of Investigations are currently processing the scene, collecting evidence, and interviewing witnesses.
“This investigation is active and ongoing,” officials said in a statement. “Our detectives are committed to conducting a thorough and impartial review of all available evidence.”
The Louisiana State Police stressed that officer-involved shootings are handled with the highest level of scrutiny, with all investigative findings to be turned over to the Rapides Parish District Attorney’s Office for review.
Community Appeal for Information
Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has video, photographs, or other information to come forward. Members of the public can submit tips directly to Louisiana State Police Detectives or remain anonymous through the LSP online reporting system at lsp.org by clicking “Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity.”
Tips can also be submitted via the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
Official Contact
The Louisiana State Police have designated Master Trooper Casey Wallace of the Public Affairs Section, Troop E as the point of contact for public and media inquiries. Wallace can be reached by phone at (318) 447-9459 or via email at casey.wallace@la.gov.
Community Response
The incident has drawn significant attention in Alexandria, with Chester Street and Rapides Avenue closed to traffic for several hours as law enforcement secured and processed the scene. Residents expressed shock at the heavy police presence, with many gathering nearby as word of the shooting spread.
This marks the latest officer-involved shooting in the state under review by Louisiana State Police, who remain the lead agency for ensuring independent oversight of critical incidents involving local police departments.
Officials emphasized that further details, including the identity of the deceased subject, will be released once confirmed, and as the investigation allows.
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