Overview

• Louisiana State Police identified the fallen deputy as Charles Riley, a six-year Iberville Parish veteran and father of two, according to reports.
• Captain Brett Stassi Jr., the sheriff’s son, was also shot and is in critical but stable condition, officials said.
• Authorities say the confrontation occurred as deputies handled a suspect in a sexual assault case who reached for an officer’s firearm.
• The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Latrell Clark, was fatally shot during the altercation, state police said.
• Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill offered condolences and asked for prayers for the deputies, their families, and the sheriff’s office.