Rayne man arrested after shooting police officer

RAYNE – Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, Louisiana State Police was requested by the Rayne Police Department to investigate a shooting incident resulting in the injury of one of the RPD officers.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, in the 800 block of N. Polk Ave., resulting in the arrest of Dustin L. Benoit, 31, of Rayne.
The initial investigation by the LSP Bureau of Investigations showed that at some point after coming into contact with Benoit, a Rayne Police officer was shot. Benoit then fled the area on foot, but was later apprehended.
The officer did not discharge a weapon during the encounter, and was transported to a local hospital for treatment and later released.
Benoit was booked into the Acadia Parish jail for LRS 14:27/30 (attempted murder of a peace officer).
Further charges are pending.
This remains an active investigation with additional information to be released as it becomes available.