![]() ![]() John Bel Edwards released a statement about Gaubert early Sunday: Gaubert is one of just more than two dozen State Police agents to have been killed in the line of duty in 100 years. But, we will get through it,” Davis said Saturday just before midnight. “It’s a tough night, one of the toughest nights of my entire career. State Police will investigate the lengthy time it took to find Gaubert's body. Gaubert’s death was “senseless and tragic,” Col. Stream WBRZ newscasts here for live reports.Ĭlick HERE for the details on the multi-parish crime spree. Man arrested for attacking accused molester, stabbing him multiple times.1 killed, 5 ejected in two-vehicle Lafourche Parish crash.Master Trooper Gaubert has been working for the Louisiana State Police for 19 years. In all, five people were shot, two were killed - Master Trooper Gaubert and a woman at another crime scene, and a state trooper was fired upon. Mire ambushed Gaubert hours earlier, Davis said, in a three parish crime spree. where a massive law enforcement presence was noticed. The trooper was found shot at the corner of Old Jefferson and Airline Highway Saturday around 6 p.m. Gaubert exemplified the agency’s highest priorities of “honor, duty, selfless service and courage,” Davis said. ![]() Lamar Davis said in a tribute to Gaubert late Saturday. Gaubert was a 19-year veteran of the force who lived a life dedicated to keeping the public safe, the head of State Police, Col. Mire was taken into custody late Saturday night after a manhunt that went on for most of the day.Ĭlick here to see video of the trooper's procession Saturday night State Police said Matthew Mire shot and killed Master State Trooper Adam Gaubert in an ambush Saturday morning. Together as a family, we will mourn his loss and honor his legacy of service to our department and the citizens of Louisiana.Ĭlick here if you would like to help the family of Master Trooper Gaubert.PRAIRIEVILLE - A state policeman was found dead in Ascension Parish Saturday evening as law enforcement searched for a gunman who put three parishes on edge this weekend. Master Trooper Gaubert was a veteran of the United States Army and truly embodied the LSP Core Values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. Master Trooper Gaubert had served with LSP since 2002 performing patrol duties at Troop A in Baton Rouge and serving as a Detective in the LSP Criminal Investigations Division throughout his career. Here's information State Police released about Trooper Gaubert: ![]() Arrest warrants are also pending in Baton Rouge for several charges. He is charged with first degree murder of a police officer and attempted first degree murder of a police officer. He also had what's described as a self inflicted gunshot wound to his leg. Mire was transported to a hospital for injuries he suffered from a K-9 bite. Louisiana State Police got assistance from Homeland Security Investigations, US Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms, LA Department of Corrections, Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office to hunt for Mire in an area southeast of Baton Rouge. Mire is a person of interest in multiple shooting incidents in several parishes.Īfter the shootings, Mire was allegedly involved in a pursuit where he fired shots at a trooper who was chasing him. The ambush of Trooper Gaubert occurred near a shooting that took place in the overnight hours of October 9, 2021. ![]() The preliminary investigation revealed that Master Trooper Adam Gaubert was ambushed by Mire as he sat in his fully marked patrol unit. Here's information released by State Police: ![]()
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