Lawrence D. Chavez Killed by DeRidder Police Department

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Old Crime Scene Address:
300 Wilson Street
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Chavez was an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Police received a call from family members that Chavez was armed and suicidal. Chavez was outside but went inside when the police arrived. Three officers cornered Chavez in a bedroom. Chavez attempted to shoot himself, but the gun misfired. As he cycled the weapon, one of the officers shot him. Then Chavez shot himself in the chest. Louisiana State Patrol investigated, results unknown.

Victim's Name: Lawrence D. Chavez

Agency Responsible: DeRidder Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 29

Race: Hispanic

Date of Death: January 29, 2014

County: Beauregard

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Unknown

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Geography: Rural

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