UPDATE: Lafayette police said officers responded to the 100 block of Shady Ridge Lane on Sunday around 2:37 p.m. in reference to a domestic disturbance in progress with weapons. Upon arrival, officers said they met with two victims in which the dispatch call had originated.

After an initial investigation, officials said they learned the suspect, Drevian Dugas, 22, of Lafayette, was in possession of a rifle and there was another victim still with him. Based on information provided by the victims, authorities determined the LPD SWAT was needed.

While attempting to stop the Dugas' from leaving in his vehicle in the 100 block of New Center Drive, an officer involved shooting occurred.

Following the shooting, Dugas quickly left the area in his vehicle with the victim still inside. As officer began pursuing him, he began driving erratically and struck a vehicle in the 2300 block of Kaliste Road at the intersection of Lake Farm Road causing it to overturn, according to authorities.

Dugas' vehicle then slide in to oncoming traffic where it struck a second vehicle. His vehicle was then pinned in by an LPD officers' unit to prevent him from escaping.

The victim inside the vehicle was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition. The driver and passenger of the first vehicle struck by Dugas were taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. Dugas was taken into custody and is currently at a hospital receiving treatment for his injuries.

This is an ongoing investigation and more updates will be provided as information becomes available. LSP are also investigating the officer involved shooting that occurred prior to the pursuit.

ORIGINAL STORY: LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- LSP reported they have been requested by the Lafayette Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting.

LSP said they will be investigating a Lafayette shooting involving an officer, at the request of the Lafayette Police Department. The shooting occurred in the 100 block of New Center Drive. No information on when the shooting took place was given.

Officials said at least on individual was shot, and was taken to a local hospital. The condition of the individual is unknown at this time. No officers were harmed during the shooting, according to authorities.

This is an ongoing investigation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Anyone with information and/or pictures and video can anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting here, or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

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