INDEPENDENCE — Louisiana State Police have identified the suspect accused of shooting at law enforcement officers on Wednesday.

Trey Ramey, 34, is accused of threatening a Tangipahoa Parish deputy with a gun during a traffic stop on U.S. 51 near Velma Road, driving away from the scene and firing multiple shots at responding officers; he is also accused of later shooting at an Independence Police officer after he was stopped near Independence.

Officials said a Tickfaw Police Officer returned gunfire with Ramey.

Ramey then carjacked two victims, according to deputies. Ramey was taken into custody and is staying in a hospital receiving treatment for his injuries.

Investigators later learned of Ramey's active warrants for hit and run, careless operation, filing false police reports and i

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