Derek Swanson was killed by LSP troopers and a Caddo Parish deputy around noon during an exchange of gunfire. Swanson was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his girlfriend, 26-year-old Taylor Baskin.
Victim's Name: Derek Taylor Swanson
Agency Responsible: Louisiana State Police, Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: April 7, 2020
County: Caddo
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5730