Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting

Rapides Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call Thursday around 4:30 p.m. of a subject creating a disturbance and tearing up the residence in the 6500 block of Windy Drive in Pineville.
 
Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the victims who stated the suspect was in the backyard. Deputies made contact with the suspect in the backyard and observed he was armed with a handgun. Deputies attempted to negotiate with the suspect. Shots were fired by the suspect and the deputy.
 
Medical aid was immediately rendered by deputies until Acadian Ambulance arrived. The suspect was transported by Acadian Ambulance to a local hospital where their condition is unknown at this time.
Currently, the investigation is in the early stages. More information will be released as it becomes available.