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A Louisiana sheriff’s deputy died by suicide on Monday after recording and posting to social media videos of himself condemning institutionalized racism and describing his struggle as a Black law enforcement officer in a system that he says condones police brutality against Black people.
Lafayette Parish Deputy Clyde Kerr III, 43, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to a preliminary coroner’s report. He was outside the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, according to Capt. John Mowell.
Kerr became a deputy in 2015, Mowell said.
He was a New Orleans native, Army veteran and father of two boys.
Lafayette deputies investigate weekend shooting on Greek Street
KATC News
and last updated 2020-12-14 17:50:36-05
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff s Office is investigating a shooting that left one person in critical condition.
Lafayette Parish Sheriff s Office spokesperson John Mowell says that deputies responded to a shooting on Sunday December 13, in the 100 Block of Greek Street in the parish. One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Our detectives are investigating and ask for anyone with any information to please contact our office or Lafayette Crime Stoppers.
Details on suspects were not provided.
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