At around 3 a.m., James Adam Trahan was shot and killed by deputy Tyler Broussard when Trahan allegedly shot deputy Conan Smith in the leg while struggling with Broussard. Deputies were answering a shots fired call. Broussard shot Trahan several times.
Victim's Name: Adam James Trahan
Agency Responsible: Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: White
Date of Death: April 6, 2013
County: Acadia
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural