Home invasion shootout in Louisiana leaves alleged intruder dead, homeowner injured
Published: Feb. 13, 2019 at 1:42 PM CST
ASCENSION PARISH, LA (WAFB) - Officials are investigating what they describe as a deadly home invasion that happened early Wednesday morning.
A spokesperson for the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at a house in the Bishop Woods Subdivision in Prairieville.
Two men were suffering from gunshot wounds when police arrived. Deputies believe a shootout occurred between the alleged intruder and the homeowner. The alleged intruder later died. He has been identified as 20-year-old Major Payton, of Baker.
The homeowner, a 60-year-old man, was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Details are still limited at this time.
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