Daughter of Bossier Sheriff Deputy Arrested for His Shooting
Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington says Bossier Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Kalee L. Wich, 22, of Benton, late Monday afternoon for the shooting of her father, Deputy Burt Wich of the Bossier Sheriff's Office, at his residence around 5;00 pm yesterday. (Monday, February 22)
Kalee was charged with Attempted First Degree Murder and transported to the Bossier Maximum Security Facility in Plain Dealing for booking. She was cooperative with detectives during questioning.
Deputy Wich, 56, has more than 25 years in law enforcement. He was off duty at his residence when his daughter shot him multiple times. As of this news update, he is stable and talking, while undergoing medical evaluations at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport.
Sheriff Whittington encourages folks to pray for Deputy Wich's recovery.
Of course this is a developing story which we will continue to follow and keep you updated as more details become available.