Crime
1 injured in shooting incident near Sinclair Drive, suspect in custody
The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the vicinity of Sinclair Drive.
As you may have noticed, a significant number of LPSO deputies have been deployed to the area to address the situation.
One male individual sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his leg during the incident.
The suspected shooter has been taken into custody and is currently being held.
While the investigation is still ongoing, our preliminary findings suggest that the shooting was a result of a domestic disturbance between family members.
Both LPSO Uniform Patrol officers and detectives are actively working to gather information and evidence related to the case.
Please expect to see a continued presence of law enforcement in the area as the investigation progresses.
Crime
41-year-old Travis Thorne killed after shooting in Crowley, suspect Johnus Lambert at large
Police allege that after the fistfight escalated, Lambert shot Thorne multiple times before fleeing the scene in a silver 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Crowley, LA – Authorities are actively searching for a suspect involved in a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday evening, October 18th, in the 600 block of Dejean Circle.
The victim, 41-year-old Travis Trentel Thorne, was found lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite the efforts of emergency medical responders, Thorne was pronounced dead at the scene.
Crowley police responded to reports of the shooting around 9:30 PM and discovered Thorne had been involved in a physical altercation with 30-year-old Johnus Lambert.
Police allege that after the fistfight escalated, Lambert shot Thorne multiple times before fleeing the scene in a silver 2011 Nissan Maxima.
The public is urged to assist authorities in locating Johnus Lambert.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Crowley Police Department at (337) 783-1234.
It’s important to note that the shooting is not connected to the ongoing International Rice Festival, which is being held in a different part of town.