Louisiana State Police identified a man shot and killed by a trooper after an altercation in Gonzales Tuesday.

Brandon Nicholas, 34, of Sunshine, was shot by the trooper during a traffic stop near La Hwy. 431 and La Hwy. 935 in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Nicholas was transported to a local hospital where he died.

State Police detectives said they believe Nicholas and the trooper got into an altercation before the shooting, according to a news release.

A loaded firearm was recovered from the scene.

The incident is under investigation and State Police said more information will be released, including bodycam footage.

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