Lawrence D. Chavez
Male, Hispanic
Date of the incident: 1/29/2014
DeRidder, Beauregard, LA
300 Wilson Street
300 Wilson Street
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.