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Richard Sonnier

Gender : Male

Age : 38

Race : White

Date : 09/07/2023

Location : 100 block of E Jefferson

City : rayne

County : Acadia Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Rayne PD

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “shots fired” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police were sent to the 100 block of E Jefferson Davis Avenue in Rayne, LA for a “shots fired” call. They allegedly encountered Richard Sonnier with a rifle. He went inside the house and locked himself in. It is unclear why police escalated the situation but a standoff ensued which ended with both sides firing shots and Richard Sonnier being killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.klfy.com/local/acadia-parish/officer-involved-shooting-in-rayne-leaves-subject-in-hospital/