Trooper Steven Vincent - Louisiana State Police - True Life Hero

Steven Vincent
- Aug. 24, 2015 -

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Louisiana State Police Patch

Resided:	LA, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Aug. 24, 2015
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 43 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Louisiana State Police 17801 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA 70810 USA (225)754-8500
County:	East Baton Rouge Parish
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Trooper
Sworn Date:	2003
FBI Class:	Traffic - Drunk Driver
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	D-57
On The Job:	13 years

Bio: Before joining the state police, Vincent served nearly 10 years with the Lake Charles Police Department. He also served in the U.S. Army.

During his 12 years of service he received thirteen awards and commendations including the department�s Professional Excellence and Meritorious Service Awards as well as numerous Unit Citations for his dedicated and selfless duty throughout the state.

Survived by:

Wife
and a 9-year-old son

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	Kevin Daigle :: Caucasian / Male - 54 years old
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Location:	Highway 14 and Fruge Road Bell, LA USA Sun. Aug. 23, 2015
Summary:	Senior Trooper Steven Vincent was shot and killed while checking on a vehicle that was being operated by a suspected intoxicated driver near the intersection of Highway 14 and Fruge Road, near Bell City. Trooper Vincent was on patrol when he spotted a vehicle from a previous reckless driving report. The vehicle in question had driven off the road and was stuck in a ditch. Trooper Vincent approached the vehicle and began speaking with the occupant and then ordered him to exit the vehicle. The male exited the vehicle with a sawed off shotgun in his hand and opened fire, striking Trooper Vincent in the head. The man then taunted Trooper Vincent as he lay on the ground mortally wounded. A passing motorist witnessed the incident, stopped his vehicle and tackled the subject. He then wrestled the shotgun away from the man while additional civilians who stopped to assist utilized Trooper Vincent's handcuffs to cuff and take the subject into custody. They then called for assistance and rendered aid to Trooper Vincent. Trooper Vincent was taken to Lake Charles Hospital where he died the next day from his wounds.
Disposition:	Daigle, whose criminal history includes numerous DWIs, will be charged with first-degree murder of a police officer and aggravated battery.
Source:	Website Click

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