Deputy Shoots Armed Suspect in Metairie Foot Chase
TL;DR
A deputy from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office shot an armed suspect in Metairie on Friday morning. The incident occurred when the deputy attempted to stop a suspicious person, who then fled and pulled out a firearm during a foot chase. The deputy fired his service weapon, hitting the suspect once. The suspect is currently in stable condition at a local hospital, and their identity is being withheld for investigative reasons. The incident is under investigation.
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- Deputy shoots armed suspect in Metairie, JPSO says WDSU New Orleans
- Deputy shoots man after chase on West Esplanade WWLTV.com
- Deputy shoots fleeing suspect after firearm was drawn, Jefferson sheriff says FOX 8 Local First
- Jefferson Parish deputy shoots man during foot chase in Metairie NOLA.com
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