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Deputy killed, another seriously injured in shooting at Iberville Parish Courthouse; suspect killed
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PLAQUEMINE - One deputy was killed and another was seriously injured in a shooting at the Iberville Parish Courthouse on Monday night.
Officials said that Deputy Charles Riley and Capt. Brett Stassi Jr. were shot by Latrell Mikal Ornee Clark at the courthouse before 8 p.m.
State Police said the deputies brought Clark to the courthouse for questioning connected to an ongoing sex crimes investigation.
MORE ON CLARK'S CRIMINAL HISTORY HERE
LSP said Clark grabbed for a gun and several shots were fired, resulting in all three people being struck by gunfire. Dep. Riley and Clark died and Capt. Stassi Jr. is fighting for his life.
"Please pray for the deputy we lost and their family, and continue praying for Sheriff Stassi’s son. Every loss of an officer hits hard. Pray hard," Attorney General Liz Murrill said in a statement.
Parish President Chris Daigle asked for prayers for the Iberville Parish community and for Sheriff Stassi's family.
"It's a sad day today in Iberville Parish and we're praying for all those involved," Daigle said.
Iberville Parish flags were lowered Tuesday as the community mourns the loss of Dep. Riley. A blood drive is being held for Capt. Stassi Jr.
State Police did not release any additional details about the shooting. Read their latest release below:
Louisiana State Police detectives continue the investigation into a deputy-involved shooting that occurred in the Iberville Parish Courthouse.
The preliminary investigation revealed that an Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office (IPSO) detective was interviewing 27-year-old Latrell Clark of White Castle in connection with an ongoing sex crimes investigation. At the conclusion of the interview, the IPSO detective informed Clark that he was under arrest.
Clark actively resisted and attempted to disarm the detective, resulting in a physical struggle during which several gunshots were fired. As a result, Clark, the detective, and a responding IPSO deputy were all struck by gunfire.
All three were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Both the deputy and Clark later succumbed to their injuries, while the detective remains in stable but critical condition. This remains an active investigation, and additional details will be released as they become available.
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