Jai'Quan Pierre (courtesy of Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office)
Quick thinking by Lafayette Police after Festival International had wrapped up Saturday night may have prevented a much more serious situation. Lafayette Police Sergeant Robin Green says a large crowd had gathered after the music had wrapped up, and an argument broke out between two groups.
“The suspect brandished his firearm, and it was at that time that our officer reacted and discharged his service weapon to prevent a major event from occurring,” Green explained.
Sergeant Green says the officer’s tactics must have worked, because that got 19-year-old Jai’Quan Pierre of Crowley to back off.
“The suspect surrendered and put down his weapon at that time. He was arrested without incident, and he was booked into Lafayette Parish Correction Center,” Green said.
Green says Pierre is facing three charges.
“He was arrested for aggravated assault with a firearm, negligent carrying of a concealed handgun and terrorizing/menacing,” Green noted.
No one was hurt during the incident. The officer who discharged the duty weapon has been placed on routine paid administrative leave while the investigation is being conducted.
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