Joseph Allen Harrington

Age : 26

Gender : Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/04/2025

Location : Residence in Port Barre

City : Port Barre

County : St. Landry Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/04/2025, Joseph Allen Harrington was located in Port Barre after escaping from St. Landry Parish Jail the night before. He had fled with two other detained individuals through a deteriorated wall section that had crumbled enough to allow access outside. Residents described heavy police activity surrounding the home where he hid. Deputies attempted to persuade him to surrender as they closed in on the property. Harrington shot himself as they moved toward him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.klfy.com/local/st-landry-parish/st-landry-parish-escapee-in-port-barre-standoff-had-history-with-law-enforcement/
https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-jail-escape-st-landry-parish
https://www.kpel965.com/st-landry-jail-escape