LUTCHER — A Lutcher man was sentenced to 25 years following a 2020 officer-involved shooting in St. James Parish. 

According to Louisiana State Police, two deputies with the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office were surveying 41-year-old Edward Young III for illegal drug activity when Young allegedly approached the detectives, holding a handgun.

After the detectives identified themselves, Young allegedly ran through a residential neighborhood while firing multiple shots at the detectives. The detectives returned fire, striking Young in the leg, leading to his capture. 

A jury found Young guilty of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer on Thursday. He was sentenced to 25 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.