Two Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Sheriff's deputies were wounded while attempting to serve felony warrants Thursday morning.
Both deputies, who were assisting the U.S. Marshal's Office, arrived at 105 Mary Beth Court around 6:15 a.m. Thursday to serve several no-bond warrants when the incident occurred, according to The News Star.
Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell said the deputies entered the residence where the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Rickie Lavelle Wade Jr., was located.
A brief scuffle ensued and one deputy was shot in the leg. A second deputy drew his weapon as encountered the suspect and he was shot once in his jaw before Wade fled the scene.
A manhunt was launched and Wade was taken into custody at approximately 8:40 a.m. after a standoff at a residence at 128 Michelle Court.
The two deputies were transported to local hospitals and both were listed in stable condition. One of the deputies was transported to LSU-Shreveport for further examination.
Charges against Wade are pending.
