LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) — Louisiana State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Lake Charles.
Authorities say Lake Charles Police officers responded to an alleged carjacking at about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night, near the intersection of Shattuck Street and O’Brien Street in Lake Charles.
Officers located the vehicle and a pursuit ensued.
The pursuit ended in the 1000 block of 13th Street after the suspect crashed into a house.
Police say the suspect was in possession of a firearm.
Officers discharged their service weapons, striking the suspect.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
No officers were injured.
The investigation is active and ongoing
