I am thankful for Louisiana State Police and all law enforcement agencies that worked together to capture the suspect in these homicides. Preliminary information indicates that Trooper Gaubert was shot and killed in the area in which an early morning homicide occurred. Our thoughts are also with the Louisiana State Police family, as it has lost a dedicated and loyal teammate and a brother.

Please join Donna and me in praying for Trooper Gaubert and his family, his friends and the many people whose lives he touched. He served selflessly and courageously to keep our people and our communities safe, and he represents the best of all us. Master Trooper Adam Gaubert dedicated his long career with the Louisiana State Police to protecting the people of our state and it is with a heavy heart that I mourn his death from injuries sustained in the line of duty on Saturday. John Bel Edwards issued a statement Sunday morning offering condolences for the trooper’s death: Please keep our Troopers and Trooper Gaubert’s family in your prayers. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to maintain the safety of our citizens and fully investigate all aspects of this incident. In the days ahead, we will mourn his tragic death and honor his service to our department and the citizens of Louisiana.Īt this time, we ask that you please respect Trooper Gaubert’s family’s privacy. Trooper Gaubert embodied everything we stand for honor, duty, selfless service, and courage. The suspect, 31-year-old Matthew Mire, was taken into custody this evening shortly before 10pm without incident. Preliminary information indicates that Trooper Gaubert was shot and killed in the area in which an early morning Homicide occurred.

Trooper Gaubert, a 19-year veteran of our department, was ambushed while in his patrol unit. With a heavy heart, Louisiana State Police is announcing the death of Master Trooper Adam Gaubert who was killed in the line of duty.

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