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JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for a man shot by a deputy after a parade in Marrero.
On Feb. 5, the JPSO responded to a deputy-involved shooting in the 5900 block of Lapalco Boulevard.
According to the sheriff’s office, the man, identified by deputies as 59-year-old Ernest Sam, ignored commands to stop and drove over a curb toward a deputy. He was then shot by the deputy.
On Tuesday, a warrant was issued for Sam’s arrest on a charge of driving while intoxicated.
JPSO officials said additional charges are not expected.
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