Deputy Shoots Armed Suspect in Metairie Foot Chase

A deputy from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office shot an armed suspect in Metairie on Friday morning. The incident occurred when the deputy attempted to stop a suspicious person, who then fled and pulled out a firearm during a foot chase. The deputy fired his service weapon, hitting the suspect once. The suspect is currently in stable condition at a local hospital, and their identity is being withheld for investigative reasons. The incident is under investigation.