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6563 2015-08-25 Statewide Fallen LSP Trooper to be Honored This Week

HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE

August 25, 2015
Fallen LSP Trooper to be Honored This Week

LAKE CHARLES, LA – Following the tragic line of duty death of 44-year-old Louisiana State Police veteran Senior Trooper Steven Vincent, funeral and memorial service arrangements have been finalized as follows:

-Visitation for Senior Trooper Steven Vincent will be begin on Friday, August 28, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Lake Charles Civic Center Rosa Heart Theater located at 900 Lakeshore Drive.

-Visitation for Senior Trooper Steven Vincent will be moved on Saturday August 29, 2015 from 08:30 am to 11:30 am to Johnson’s Funeral Home located at 4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605.

-The funeral will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 12:00 pm at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church located at 3939 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605 with the burial to follow at the Lacassine Cemetery on Ann Street off of Hwy 90 (East of LA 101) in Lacassine, LA.


Senior Trooper Steven Vincent succumbed to his injuries yesterday morning after he was shot by a suspect during the course of a traffic incident this past Sunday afternoon. Trooper Vincent is survived by his wife Katherine, 9-year-old son Ethan, his brothers, Louisiana State Police Trooper Terrell Vincent and Town of Iowa Police Chief Keith Vincent, as well as a large extended family.

The Vincent family and Troopers from across the state have been touched by the incredible outpouring of support received from across the nation and across the world. Whereas many local fundraising efforts are being conducted by legitimate organizations, Troopers urge the public to be cautious when making monetary donations to unfamiliar sources.

Currently, the most secure and easiest methods to provide assistance to the Vincent family are through the Louisiana Troopers Charities or Capital One Bank. To donate, please visit www.latroopers.org and follow the link to the Louisiana Troopers Charities direct donation option. An account has also been opened in the name of Trooper Steven Vincent at Capital One Bank. Donations may be made at any Capital One Bank nationwide. All funds collected will go directly to Steven’s wife Katherine.

Louisiana State Police and the Vincent family greatly appreciate your support, thoughts, and prayers during this difficult time.



Contact Information:
Sgt. James Anderson
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (337) 491-2932
James.L.Anderson@la.gov
www.LSP.org
www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice

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