State Police and the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the suspect has surrendered and is in police custody.

According to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz the suspect is being taken to a Lafayette hospital where he will be treated for injuries and then booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail on numerous charges, including attempted first degree murder of a police officer.

Guidroz confirmed that the officer is a long time employee of the Sunset Police Department.  So far, his identity has not been released.

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