| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 8098 | 2013-12-20 | Troop L | Armed Robbery Victim and Franklinton Police Officer Shot in Washington Parish |
TROOP L NEWS RELEASE December 20, 2013 Armed Robbery Victim and Franklinton Police Officer Shot in Washington Parish Last night shortly after 10 P.M., Franklinton Police Department received a call of an Armed Robbery with gunshots that occurred near the intersection of 16th Avenue and Alford Street in Franklinton. Preliminary investigation revealed that Terry Partman of Franklinton called 911 and reported that he was robbed at gunpoint and shot in the arm by a known assailant. Partman identified the robber/shooter as Christopher Dillon, (B/M 20) of Franklinton. Partman reported that Dillon ran toward where he lives. Franklinton PD Officers went to the trailer where Dillon resides; they identified themselves and made entry through a door, which was cracked open. Dillon fired a shot that went through a door and struck a Franklinton Officer in the left forearm and the bullet became lodged in his ballistic vest. Dillon then retreated down a narrow hall and after claiming that he surrendered several times he set fire to the trailer. Dillon attempted to flee the burning trailer by jumping out of a window and eventually surrendering without further incident. Once the fully engulfed trailer was extinguished, a search of the trailer revealed the body of a female on the floor and a Ruger 9mm. Positive identification and cause of death of the female are pending an autopsy. Franklinton Police Department is processing the scene of the armed robbery and attempted 1st degree murder. The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations is processing the scene of the Franklinton Officer being shot, the arson, and the body was discovered. Dillon is being held at the Washington Parish Jail on charges of armed robbery, attempted 1st degree murder, aggravated arson, and attempted murder of a police officer (2counts). The investigation is ongoing and further charges are pending. Partman was transported and treated for severe right arm injuries and the Franklinton Officer was treated for left forearm injuries and released. Contact Information: | |||
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