![]() ![]() It was previously unknown if the incident was related to the shooting in the area earlier in the day. Webre also commended the community and the media for playing an active role in getting out information. You go in there and get them," Webre said in answering how the suspect was taken into custody. There are still people out there who will do evil things, and you still need this line of defense to bring to justice people who do evil in our community," Webre said.Īccording to the sheriff, the suspect wrecked the vehicle he was driving and ran into the woods. "I remind people there is still evil in this world. Law enforcement officials do not know the motive for the crimes, the sheriff added. The investigation is just beginning," Webre said. We're glad we got him into custody tonight, so the manhunt is complete. "We wanted to make sure our surrounding areas and parishes know that he was taken into custody, so they don't have to worry about him tonight. ![]() Webre said Mire was taken into custody and booked in East Baton Rouge Parish. "He tried to kill that trooper there," Webre said during the conference.Īccording to Webre, a manhunt in the Hoo Shoo Too Road area involved multiple law enforcement agencies. and Hoo Shoo Too Road in East Baton Rouge, just north of the Prairieville area of Ascension Parish.Īscension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre said the suspect was in a gunfight with a trooper in the Hoo Shoo Too Road area. The area is near the Capital One bank branch in Prairieville.Īdditionally, a law enforcement presence was seen at the intersection of Jefferson Hwy. Late in the evening, a heavy law enforcement presence was visible in the area of Dutton Road, which is at the intersection of Hwy. "Please keep our troopers and Trooper Gaubert’s family in your prayers," he said.ĭavis also expressed gratitude to all of the agencies providing assistance throughout the day. Theresa of Avila Knights of Columbus Council 2657 in 2008 as outstanding State Trooper working in Ascension Parish.ĭuring the news conference, Davis said the incident will be fully investigated. In the days ahead, we will mourn his tragic death and honor his service to our department and the citizens of Louisiana," Davis said. "Gaubert embodied everything we stand for honor, duty, selfless service, and courage. Preliminary information indicates that Gaubert was shot and killed in the area where an early morning homicide occurred. ![]() "At this time, we ask that you please respect Trooper Gaubert's family's privacy as they mourn this senseless and tragic death," Davis said. Mire was taken into custody without incident shortly before 10 p.m. It is my hope that we will have a clearer picture of what happened as the investigation continues and that justice will be served for Trooper Gaubert.Matthew Reese Mire, 31, was announced as a suspect in the shooting. I am thankful for Louisiana State Police and all law enforcement agencies that worked together to capture the suspect in these homicides. Preliminary information indicates that Trooper Gaubert was shot and killed in the area in which an early morning homicide occurred. ![]() Our thoughts are also with the Louisiana State Police family, as it has lost a dedicated and loyal teammate and a brother. Please join Donna and me in praying for Trooper Gaubert and his family, his friends and the many people whose lives he touched. He served selflessly and courageously to keep our people and our communities safe, and he represents the best of all us. “Master Trooper Adam Gaubert dedicated his long career with the Louisiana State Police to protecting the people of our state and it is with a heavy heart that I mourn his death from injuries sustained in the line of duty on Saturday. ![]()
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