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Lafayette SWAT officer killed freeing hostages in Jeanerette standoff; 3 others injured
A SWAT officer with the Lafayette Police Department was killed while freeing hostages during a standoff in Jeanerette. Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet said she was "deeply saddened" to learn of the tragic outcome of the hostage situation. The suspect has been identified as Nyjal Hurst. Jeanerette standoff ends with...
Condolences Pour in for Fallen Lafayette Police Officer Killed in Jeanerette Standoff
Multiple law enforcement agencies across Louisiana are extending their heartfelt condolences to the Lafayette Police Department following a tragic standoff incident in Jeanerette on Thursday (7/25). The incident, which involved a hostage situation, resulted in the death of one officer and injuries to three others. The officers' names have not...
Armed Hostage Situation in Jeanerette, Louisiana: 2 in Custody, 1 Officer Injured
JEANERETTE, La. (KPEL News) - An armed hostage situation nearly turned deadly in Jeanerette on Thursday afternoon, according to multiple reports. According to our news partners at KATC, the hostage situation reached its peak as law enforcement engaged. As of now, two people are in custody, and an officer was injured after police entered the house.
LPD, LCG, State Police discuss aftermath of Jeanerette standoff shooting
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A press conference scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday to provide an update on the shooting in Jeanerette involving Lafayette Police Department officers which resulted in injuries and loss of life was only six minutes long. There will be no recap here.
1 Lafayette Officer Dead, 3 Injured in Hostage Situation in Jeanerette, Louisiana – Suspect Identified
JEANERETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Lafayette Police Department has confirmed one of their own was killed in the line of duty in Jeanerette, Louisiana on Thursday. According to a statement released by LPD Sgt. Matthew Benoit, two of the officers injured were struck by bullets. Two others were struck by bullet fragments. Of the four who were injured, one fell in the line of duty.
Jeanerette standoff ends with 1 officer dead; 2 hostages safe, suspect in custody, & 3 other officers injured
An hours-long hostage situation in Jeanerette has ended with one Lafayette police officer dead, the Lafayette Police Department confirmed. The two people that were being held inside a trailer are now safe, the suspect is in custody, and three other Lafayette police officers were injured. One of the injured officers remains hospitalized while the other two had minor injuries and have been released.
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 police officer killed, 3 others injured during hostage situation
LAFAYETTE, La. — A Lafayette police officer has died following a standoff at a home in Jeanerette, according to NBC affiliate KADN. The incident, which began as a hostage situation while U.S. Marshals were serving a warrant, escalated when the suspect fired shots. Three officers were injured, and a...
Lafayette SWAT officer killed in line of duty mourned as hero
JEANERETTE, La. (KADN) — Acadiana is mourning a SWAT officer with the Lafayette Police Department who was killed in the line of duty while rescuing hostages in a standoff in Jeanerette on Thursday. Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette leaves behind a wife and five children. A police procession took Sr....
Lafayette officer dies, suspect arrested in Jeanerette hostage situation
JEANERETTE, La. (KPLC) - Lafayette Police confirm one officer was killed and three were injured following an hours-long hostage situation in Jeanerette. The three who were injured are currently in good condition, according to Sgt. Matthew Benoit with Lafayette Police. “During the operations, the suspect fired multiple shots at law...
Lafayette officer dead, three others wounded in Jeanerette standoff
A Lafayette police officer was killed and three officers were injured Thursday after an hours-long hostage standoff in Jeanerette. State police are investigating, a routine procedure when police officers are involved in a shooting. One suspect is in custody: Nyjal Hurst, 31. There was no immediate word on the charges.
Lafayette Police officer fatally shot, three others wounded in standoff in Jeanerette
The Lafayette Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers, who authorities say was fatally while assisting other officers in a hostage situation. The deceased officer has been identified as Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette, a husband and a father of five. Jolivette served on the Lafayette PD for nearly 11 years. He was part of a group of officers attempting to execute an arrest warrant.
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