Deputy-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Sulphur

Louisiana State Police called in to probe incident during traffic stop

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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A Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputy was involved in a shooting early Sunday morning during a traffic stop in Sulphur, Louisiana. The deputy made contact with the driver and two passengers, and at one point, one of the passengers attempted to flee the scene, leading to a brief foot chase. A struggle ensued, and the suspect gained control of the deputy's Taser and attempted to use it against the deputy, prompting the deputy to fire their weapon and strike the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for treatment, while the deputy sustained minor injuries.

Why it matters

Deputy-involved shootings are a sensitive and often controversial topic, raising questions about use of force, de-escalation tactics, and the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. This incident will likely undergo a thorough investigation by the Louisiana State Police to determine if the deputy's actions were justified.

The details

According to Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent, the deputy made contact with the driver and two passengers during the traffic stop. One of the passengers then attempted to flee the scene, leading to a foot chase. When the deputy tried to detain the suspect, a struggle occurred, and the suspect was able to gain control of the deputy's Taser. The suspect then attempted to use the Taser against the deputy, prompting the deputy to fire their weapon and strike the suspect.

  • The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency involved in the incident.

Louisiana State Police

The state law enforcement agency called in to investigate the deputy-involved shooting.

Sheriff Stitch Guillory

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff who requested the Louisiana State Police to investigate the incident.

Trooper Roy Jones

A Louisiana State Police representative providing information about the investigation.

Kayla Vincent

A Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson who provided details about the incident.

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What they’re saying

“'At one point during the investigation one of the passengers attempted to flee the scene at which time a short foot chase ensued. When the deputy attempted to detain the suspect, a struggle occurred and the suspect was able to gain control of the deputy's Taser. The suspect attempted to discharge the Taser at the deputy at which time the deputy fired his weapon, hitting the suspect.'”

— Kayla Vincent, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson (americanpress.com)

“'Investigators are working to process the scene and gather further information.'”

— Trooper Roy Jones, Louisiana State Police representative (americanpress.com)

What’s next

The Louisiana State Police will continue to investigate the deputy-involved shooting, processing the scene and gathering further information. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is also continuing to investigate the initial traffic stop.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the complex and often tense interactions between law enforcement and the public, and the need for thorough and impartial investigations into use-of-force incidents to ensure accountability and build trust within the community.