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11-year Lafayette police officer killed in Jeanerette standoff started in junior police academy
A 35-year-old officer with the Lafayette Police Department suffered fatal injuries Thursday during a hostage standoff in Jeanerette. Senior Cpl. Segus Jolivette, a SWAT team member, and another officer were shot when a barricaded suspect opened fire on officers attempting to serve several warrants. Two officers were hit by shrapnel. Those injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Suspect in Lafayette officer shooting had several warrants for his arrest
The suspect in a hostage situation that led to the death of a Lafayette SWAT officer had several felony warrants out for his arrest. Nyjal A. Hurst, 31, was wanted on warrants in Jeanerette for two counts of second-degree aggravated battery and one count of home invasion, said Jeanerette City Marshal Fernest Martin. Hurst was also wanted for armed robbery, illegal use of a weapon, attempted carjacking, domestic abuse/battery and child endangerment by strangulation in St. Mary Parish.
Lafayette police officer killed in SWAT standoff was a hostage negotiator
The Lafayette police SWAT officer who was killed Thursday in the line of duty has been identified as Cpl. Segus Jolivette. Jolivette, identified as a hostage negotiator, was killed during a standoff and hostage situation Thursday in Jeanerette. Another SWAT officer was shot and two others were struck by bullet fragments. Their injuries were described as not life threatening.
Jeanerette standoff hostage told suspect the ‘only way out’ was with law enforcement
"We were mainly in that bathroom," Leibaert said. "I told him the place is surrounded, you know, like there's no getting out out of here thinking that you're not going with them."
Jeanerette standoff suspect Nyjal Hurst has first court appearance, $500K bond set
The suspect of Thursday's armed hostage standoff which resulted in the death of one Lafayette police officer and the injury of three officers had his first court appearance Friday morning for outstanding warrants.
Lafayette Police identify officer killed in Jeanerette hostage situation
JEANERETTE, La. (KPLC) - The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) has identified the officer killed in a Jeanerette hostage situation Thursday. Sr. Corp. Segus Jolivette was one of four officers injured during the standoff, Lafayette police said. The other three are in good condition, authorities said. Jolivette leaves behind a wife...
Lafayette SWAT officer killed in Jeanerette standoff identified
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — We've now learned the identity of the Lafayette police officer killed in the line of duty. He's Cpl. Segus Jolivette and he leaves behind a wife and children. JEANERETTE, La. (KADN) — An hours-long hostage situation in Jeanerette has ended with one Lafayette police officer...
The eligibility of another Youngsville police chief candidate is being challenged
The Lafayette District Attorney's Office filed a petition seeking to disqualify a contender for Youngsville police chief, claiming the candidate did not meet the one-year domicile requirement to run for the office. The petition, based on a complaint from Youngsville resident and registered voter James Savell, claims John M. Trahan...
Burns Point Park bank fishing
Burns Point Park is one of those obscure locations that’s “off the beaten path” as far as fishing spots go. It’s likely that each day tens of thousands of people pass the Highway 317 exit in Centerville while traveling east and west along Highway 90, between New Orleans and Lafayette, and never think, “I wonder what’s down that road?”
LPD identifies Cpl. Segus Jolivette as slain officer
One officer has died and three others are hospitalized but stable after taking fire while dispatched Thursday to assist city marshals in Jeanerette. Two officers were hit by direct fire, and bullet fragments struck two others, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Cpl. Segus Jolivette, a hostage negotiator, died from his injuries, LPD confirmed Friday.
1 Louisiana Officer Killed, 3 Wounded in Hostage Incident
A Lafayette, Louisiana, Police officer was killed and three others were wounded during a hostage standoff in Jeanerette Thursday. Lafayette Police said the other three officers are currently in good condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect is in custody, KLFY reports. The slain officer has been identified as Senior Corporal...
Lafayette SWAT team member dies, three others injured after standoff in Jeanerette
JEANERETTE, La. — A Lafayette police officer passed away after succumbing to injuries he sustained during a hostage-taking and standoff in Jeanerette on Thursday, according to Nola.com. Officials said the officer was a member of the SWAT team. Three officers were also injured during the incident but are in...
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