LACASSINE - A Lacassine man was hospitalized for being shot after refusing to drop his weapon during an incident Wednesday.
On Wednesday morning, Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call at a residence located just north of Lacassine on La. 101. The caller complained of shots fired outside of the residence.
Louisiana State Police (LSP) also responded to the scene, according to Chief Deputy Chris Ivey.
“During the incident, a white male involved in the shooting was shot,” he said.