A Sulphur woman was taken to a local hospital after being shot by a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputy following a pursuit Tuesday evening, officials said.

At 9 p.m., a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Evelyn Dargin, 33, said Sheriff Tony Mancuso. He said Dargin exited the car, but got back in her car and fled as the deputy approached. A pursuit ensued, and Dargin stopped again before driving off again.

The pursuit ended at the 300 block of North Louisiana Ave. Mancuso said Dargin struck a patrol unit, then drove toward another deputy who was out of his unit. The deputy fired one shot, striking her in the face, he said.

Dargin’s condition is unknown. She was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder of a police officer; criminal damage to property; resisting arrest and several traffic violations.

Neither deputy was injured during the incident. Both were placed on administrative leave, and the investigation was turned over to State Police.(MGNonline)