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š± How a dangerous police pursuit spilled into Carencro neighborhoods Saturday
Carencro, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Carencro! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a dangerous police pursuit spilled into Carencro neighborhoods Saturday
- Why a deadly Carencro chase is shaking up a rehab program
- Carencroās own four-star standout is heading to LSUāhereās why it matters
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
- Friday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ La. escapee fatally shot after firing on officers during pursuit (corrections1.com) ā A police pursuit involving an escaped inmate moved into Carencro, where local officers joined the chase and one Carencro officer fired at the suspectās vehicle after nearly being struck. The man was later killed in an exchange of gunfire in Lafayette Parish, and a sheriffās K-9 was wounded but is recovering. State Police are still investigating the multi-agency incident. 
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ā¢ Fatal chase raises concerns about St. Landry āSecond Chance' program (katc.com) ā A law-enforcement pursuit in Carencro ended with the fatal shooting of a St. Landry Parish inmate, prompting new scrutiny of the parishās Second Chance rehabilitation program. Local officials now face questions about how participants are screened, especially when past domestic violence arrests are involved, and what safeguards are needed to protect both the public and officers. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Talented Louisiana four-star commits to LSU football (usatoday.com) ā A standout four-star football recruit from Carencro, Braylon Calais, has committed to play for LSU, giving local fans a direct hometown connection to the Tigersā 2027 class. The versatile 6-foot-2 athlete chose LSU over several national powers, easing concerns about the Tigersā slow-starting recruiting cycle and potentially setting off a broader run of commitments. Ā Ā Ā
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š¬ Chatter
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- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Missy was LOST on April 8, 2026 in Carencro, LA 70520 near W Musique rd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the owner,ā¦ (Nextdoor St Landry Parish)
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š Nearby News
Scott
- Acadiana High Student Shot In Scott, Remains In Critical Condition (kpel965.com)
- Trump says energy secretary ātotally wrong' on gas prices not dropping to $3 until next year (klfy.com)
- New details on multi-parish pursuit that ended in suspect being killed by police (klfy.com)
Lafayette
- Free Heart Health Screenings Available in Lafayette May 30 (bylocalnews.com)
- Ochsner Lafayette General to host annual stroke screening event at no cost to participants (katc.com)
- Lafayette Parish library board vote could remove absent members (theadvertiser.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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