The Louisiana State Police say they are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in West Baton Rouge Parish.
Investigators say the incident happened shortly after 11 p.m. yesterday in the area of Red Hat Road.
According to reports, responding deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected to have been involved in the initial shooting. The suspect failed to comply and a foot pursuit ensued.
During the course of the foot chase, an officer discharged his fire arm and injured the suspect, who has been identified as Cedric Hinton.
Hinton, 30, was treated at a local hospital and taken into custody on a slew of charges.
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