METAIRIE, La. —

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating after a deputy fired his gun in Metairie Wednesday afternoon during a traffic stop.

According to Sheriff Joseph Lopinto, the shooting happened around 1:45 p.m. on the Earhart Expressway just east of Clearview Parkway when a deputy pulled over a driver. Advertisement

Lopinto said after a deputy removed the man from the car, he began a pat-down search.

During the search, the man resisted and pulled out a gun, according to Lopinto.

Lopinto said the deputy shot his gun at least once but did not strike the man.

The man was taken into custody, and his gun was seized, according to Lopinto.

Lopinto said the man is a convicted felon.

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