Rapides parish deputy shoots at car following attack at Peabody Montessori

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – A school resource officer opened fire on a vehicle Tuesday morning after the driver allegedly attempted to run him over outside Peabody Montessori, prompting a campus lockdown, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The incident occurred around 9:05 a.m., when the deputy observed a vehicle speeding into the school’s parking lot. Authorities said the deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver accelerated toward him. The officer responded by discharging his weapon and firing at the vehicle, which then fled the scene.

No students or staff members were injured, and the school immediately went into lockdown as a precaution.

The Alexandria Police Department and Louisiana State Police are assisting sheriff’s deputies with the ongoing investigation. Officials released an image of the suspect’s vehicle and are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver.

Anyone with information about the suspect or the vehicle is urged to contact the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 473-6700, the Alexandria Police Department at (318) 441-6442, or Crime Stoppers at (318) 443-7867.