Westlake Man Fatally Shot After Hostage Standoff

Calcasieu Parish deputies responded to a disturbance call that led to a deadly confrontation.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:42pm

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A Westlake, Louisiana man was shot and killed by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies on Friday afternoon after an hours-long hostage standoff. Deputies initially responded to a disturbance call at a home off Miller Avenue, where the man refused to exit the residence. After several failed attempts to negotiate, the man exited the home with a gun and fired one round before going back inside. When he exited again with the weapon, deputies opened fire, fatally shooting the suspect. Two children and an elderly woman were safely removed from the home during the incident.

Why it matters

Hostage situations involving armed suspects can be extremely dangerous for law enforcement and civilians alike. This incident highlights the challenges faced by police when responding to such volatile situations, as well as the potential for tragic outcomes when negotiations break down.

The details

According to authorities, deputies responded to a disturbance call at a home in Westlake around 9 a.m. on Friday. The male suspect refused to exit the residence, and deputies learned there were two young children and an elderly woman inside. CPSO negotiators attempted to talk the man out of the home for several hours, but he continued to refuse. Just before 3:30 p.m., the man exited the home with a gun and fired one round before going back inside. When he came out again armed, deputies opened fire, fatally shooting the suspect. The woman and children were safely removed, along with two other individuals in a nearby camper.

  • Deputies responded to the initial disturbance call around 9 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • The hours-long standoff lasted until just before 3:30 p.m. on March 13, 2026, when the fatal shooting occurred.

The players

Gary 'Stitch' Guillory

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff.

Louisiana State Police

The agency investigating the shooting.

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What’s next

Louisiana State Police will continue to investigate the shooting, and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office will look into the initial disturbance call.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the dangers and complexities of hostage situations, where law enforcement must balance public safety with the need to resolve the standoff peacefully. The investigation will likely examine whether deputies followed proper protocols and whether any changes are needed to improve response to such high-risk calls.