Louisiana State Police - Press Release

September 6, 2022

Domestic disturbance call leads to suspect firing at officers, who fired back, according to State Police

On September 5, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Houma Police Department received a call regarding an armed individual involved in a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 200 block of Polk Street. Shortly after arrival, responding Houma Police Department officers were fired upon by a subject at the residence. This resulted in three of the officers discharging their service weapons.