Louisiana Deputy Shot While Directing Traffic Near School
A 36-year-old Louisiana
sheriff's deputy was directing traffic in a school zone Thursday
morning when he was shot three times by a man whose motive remains a
mystery, authorities said.
Cpl. Burt Hazeltine was in stable but guarded condition at a New Orleans
hospital, St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne said.
Hazeltine was directing traffic in the town of Paradis, about 25 miles
west of New Orleans, when a man parked a pickup truck at a nearby
convenience store, got out and opened fire, Champagne said.
A suspect, whose identity hasn't been released, was arrested a short
time later. He is believed to be the only person involved, Champagne
said.
Hazeltine is believed to have returned fire, but it was unclear whether
the suspect was hit. St. Charles Parish authorities planned an afternoon
news conference.
Hazeltine was alert and able to talk with emergency medical personnel at the shooting scene, Champagne said.
"His vital signs are good. There is some bleeding in the chest. They're monitoring that closely," Champagne said.
Two nearby schools were briefly placed on lockdown after the shooting.
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