Baton Rouge, Louisiana \u2014 On December 8th, 2022, Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Force Investigation Unit (FIU) were called to investigate a shooting incident involving a uniform patrol Trooper. The incident occurred on Interstate 10 Eastbound near the Washington St. exit, within the city limits of Baton Rouge. Preliminary information indicated that on December 8, 2022, at approximately 10:02 p.m., a Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Suburban for a traffic violation on Interstate 10 eastbound, west of LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish. The vehicle was driven by 52-year-old Jose Reza-Navarro of Spring, Texas.<\/p>\n
During the course of the traffic stop, Reza-Navarro fled east on Interstate 10, which resulted in a high speed vehicle pursuit. During the pursuit, Reza-Navarro caused multiple hit and run crashes as he continued to flee Troopers. Due to the enhanced danger to the public and excessive speed of the violator, Troopers terminated the pursuit. Shortly after terminating the pursuit, Troopers encountered Reza-Navarro\u2019s vehicle, which had become disabled after crashing into another vehicle on Interstate 10 eastbound near Interstate 110. Reza-Navarro was observed leaving the scene on foot. For reasons still under investigation, a Trooper discharged his firearm shortly after coming into contact with Reza-Navarro.<\/p>\n