Officer Down

Sergeant Shawn T. Anderson
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch: Saturday, March 18, 2017
Age: 43
Tour: 18 years
Badge # K201
Cause: Gunfire

Sergeant Shawn Anderson was shot and killed at approximately 11:00 pm while investigating a rape.

He and another officer had gone to a salon at 1962 O'Neal Lane to interview the suspect. A struggle ensued during the interview in which Sergeant Anderson was fatally shot.

The subject was wounded during the incident and taken into custody. He died from his wounds several days later.

Sergeant Anderson was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for 18 years.

Rest in Peace Bro…We Got The Watch

Nemo me impune lacessit

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.