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One police officer was killed as a hostage standoff in Jeanerette, Louisiana, turned deadly on Thursday. Lafayette Police said three other officers were injured in the standoff, according to KPLC-TV. “During the operations, the suspect fired multiple shots at law enforcement,” Lafayette police Sgt. Matthew Benoit said. “Four Lafayette Police officers were injured. Two officers were shot, and bullet fragments struck the other two officers. All officers involved were transported to an area hospital. Three officers are currently in good condition with non-life-threatening injuries. As a result of…

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