Deltra Henderson was missing from the David Wade Correctional Center in Claiborne Parish. He Had stolen a car and crashed it not far from the prison complex. Officers found Henderson hiding in a trailer on prison property and surrounded the building. Henderson opened fire, and officers returned fire, killing him. At some point in the escape, Henderson allegedly kidnapped and killed a woman.
Victim's Name: Deltra Henderson
Agency Responsible: Louisiana Department of Corrections
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 27, 2017
County: Claiborne
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: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2820
Geography: Rural