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Louisiana State Police Detectives continue the investigation into the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Louisiana Highway 99 north of Welsh on January 10, 2025. The suspect was identified as 44-year-old Mark Buller of Iowa, LA.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed that a Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped to assist Buller, who was walking on LA Hwy 99 in inclement weather and a poorly lit area. During the encounter, a physical altercation occurred. Buller was able to gain possession of the deputy’s Taser and use it against him before attempting to take the deputy’s patrol car. The deputy then discharged his service weapon, but did not strike Buller.

 

Responding deputies and officers soon arrived on the scene and were able to take Buller into custody without further incident. Both the deputy and Buller were brought to area hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries that were received during the altercation.

 

This investigation remains active and ongoing.

Welsh – On January 10, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., detectives with the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division were requested by the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate a deputy-involved shooting that occurred near the intersection of Louisiana Hwy 99 and Louisiana Hwy 102. Investigators are working to process the scene and gather further information.

 

One subject is in custody. One deputy was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This is an active investigation; further information will be released when it becomes available.

 

Anyone with information and/or pictures and video is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives. You may anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting lsp.org and clicking on Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity, or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.                

 

TFC Matt Gaspard

Louisiana State Police

Public Affairs Section – Troop D

Office: (337) 491-2513

Matthew.Gaspard@la.gov