Shreveport mayor released a statement on the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday evening.

"Any event that results in a fatal shooting by a police officer is a serious and sensitive matter," said Mayor Tom Arceneaux. "The family of Mr. Taylor, the officers involved, and our entire community deserve a meticulous investigation."

Arceneaux continued by saying the City of Shreveport and Shreveport Police Department will cooperate fully with Louisiana State Police in this investigation.

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Here's what happened?

Just after 9:30 p.m. April 23, Shreveport Community Response Unit conducted a traffic stop at Valley View Drive and Mansfield Road.

During that traffic stop officers encountered Joseph Dewayne Taylor, 33, who was armed. Police said that a struggle ensued, and an officer fired.

SPD said at the scene the officer fired one shot, however, Taylor was shot multiple times and was transported to Ochsner LSU Health where he was pronounced dead at 9:57 p.m.

Arceneaux said that following the incident Louisiana State Police was called to the scene to perform the investigation. "This Administration’s commitment to transparency," said Arceneaux. "SPD immediately notified LSP of the incident, and LSP took over the investigation."

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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.

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