Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Charles Verdin
Gender : Male
Age : 58
Race : White
Date : 09/26/2024
Location : 100 block of Nicholas Street
City : Luling
County : St. Charles Parish
State : Louisiana
Agency : St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 09/26/2024, deputies from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a man with a gun in the 100 block of Nicholas Street. Officers arrived and confronted 58-year-old Charles Verdin, who was seen with what appeared to be a firearm. Law enforcement alleged that Verdin pointed the weapon toward officers, and deputies opened fire, striking him multiple times. Verdin was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency responders.
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It was later determined that Verdin was in possession of a replica airsoft gun and was unarmed. Investigators have not disclosed the names of the deputies involved in the shooting.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/08/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nola.com/news/st-charles-parish-sheriffs-office-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.stcharlesheraldguide.com/news/officer-shoots-armed-man-on-nicholas-street/
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/man-killed-in-st-charles-parish-officer-involved-shooting/
