India, April 20 -- Michael Vavasseur, a 34-year-old man who escaped custody earlier this week in Louisiana, was shot dead by police following a high-speed chase and exchange of gunfire, authorities confirmed.

The incident unfolded across multiple jurisdictions and ended in Lafayette Parish, where officers from several agencies confronted Vavasseur after he allegedly fired at law enforcement while attempting to flee.

According to the Louisiana State Police, Vavasseur had escaped from a transport vehicle in Opelousas, earlier this week, which led to the start of a manhunt.

This story is being updated.

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