Sulphur, LA (KPLC) – Lockdowns have been lifted at three Sulphur faculties after a manhunt got here to an finish.

Calcasieu Sheriff Tony Mancuso stated the suspect surrendered to deputies. The suspect was in an deserted strip mall, however got here out and complied, the sheriff stated.

R.W. Vincent, W.W. Lewis and Life Christian Academy had been on precautionary lockdown whereas the search was underway. Sheriff Tony Mancuso stated all college students are secure.

Mancuso stated a deputies pulled over a automobile with expired tags Wednesday afternoon, and Clausy Bernard, 36, rolled up his window with a deputy’s arm nonetheless inside and tried to drive off.

Deputies shot on the suspect’s automotive window to free the deputy’s arm, and Bernard drove away, resulting in the manhunt, Sheriff Mancuso stated.

One deputy is within the hospital with minor accidents, Mancuso stated.

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