Louisiana State Police

A Baton Rouge man, Timothy Terrell Christian Jr., 27, was killed after a gunfight with Shreveport police during a confrontation involving a reported fight. An officer was shot but sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the investigation has been handed over to Louisiana State Police.

Louisiana State Police introduced two new K-9 officers, Billy and Rossy, trained in explosives detection. The German shorthair pointers will serve in the Capitol detail, supported by handlers Corporal Harold Conner and Senior Officer Adrienne Colson, who recently earned national K-9 certifications. The teams will enhance security during special events, dignitary visits, and other high-profile activities at the Capitol Complex.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, along with Louisiana State Police and local first responders, rescued 74 people and six pets from floodwaters in Avoyelles Parish caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. Agents used trucks, boats, and specialized equipment to reach residents and ensure their safety.

Louisiana State Police Superintendent Robert Hodges announced his retirement, set for this fall, after 31 years with the agency, and is seeking a U.S. marshal position. Gov. Jeff Landry has appointed Lt. Col. Frank Besson, with over 30 years in law enforcement, as Hodges' replacement.

Louisiana State Police announced the graduation of 43 new troopers from Cadet Class 108 after completing a 23-week training program at the LSP Training Academy. The training included crash investigation, emergency vehicle operations, impaired driving detection, and advanced firearms training, followed by a field training program under experienced officers.

Louisiana police and a sheriff's office have agreed to pay $4.85m to the daughter of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who was fatally shocked with a stun gun during a 2019 arrest. The settlement was reached after mediation talks. Ronald Greene was killed during the arrest.

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson faces 30 charges, including obstruction and falsifying records, following a 2025 jailbreak where 10 inmates escaped through a toilet at the Orleans Justice Center. CFO Bianka Brown was also charged, and the incident has sparked accountability efforts by Louisiana officials.

Four men in Louisiana were charged with the 1982 rape and murder of 16-year-old Roxanne Sharp after a 40-year cold case was solved using new DNA technology and a podcast that generated fresh leads. The suspects—Perry Wayne Taylor, Darrell Dean Spell, Carlos Cooper, and Billy Williams Jr.—were arrested in April 2025, with law enforcement crediting advancements in forensics and public engagement for the breakthrough.

A former North Carolina police officer, Christopher Gillum, was arrested in Florida for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a New Orleans music festival. Authorities recovered a handgun and 200 rounds of ammunition from his hotel room, and he had a history of self-harm and threats targeting 'Black people'.

A former North Carolina police officer, Christopher Gillum, was arrested in Florida for allegedly threatening a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival. Authorities stated he planned to commit the attack and then die by suicide, but confirmed there are no direct threats to Louisiana festivals. Gillum was detained using license plate reader technology and a handgun and ammunition were recovered from his hotel room.

Law enforcement responded to an active shooter at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, confirmed by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry. Authorities urge avoiding the area, but no injuries or fatalities have been confirmed yet. The incident remains under investigation.

A gunman in Shreveport, Louisiana, killed eight children aged 1 to 14 in domestic-related shootings at multiple homes, with the suspect later dying after a police chase. Ten people were shot in total, and the incident involved a suspect who stole a car and was pursued into Bossier City.