BATON ROUGE, La. (LouisianaFirst) - An Iberville Parish Sheriff's Deputy has died after a shooting Monday night at the parish courthouse.

A second deputy was also injured in the shooting. That deputy's condition is unknown.

The suspect involved in the shooting was killed.

"Please pray for the deputy we lost and their family, and continue praying for Sheriff Stassi’s son. Every loss of an officer hits hard. Pray hard," said Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry also issued a statement asking for prayers.

"Absolutely horrific news out of Iberville Parish tonight. Please join Sharon and me in praying for the deputy killed, for Deputy Stassi, who is in stable condition, their families, and the entire Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office. The violence must end

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