Friendly-fire shooting takes life of Rayne officer

By Rebecca Chaisson on Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  • Lt. Allen “Noochie” Credeur
    Lt. Allen “Noochie” Credeur
  • Neighbors surround police tape Monday afternoon at a home located at the corner of East Harrop and North Chevis in Rayne, while the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations began their investigation of an officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of a Rayne Police officer, 47-year-old Lt. Allen “Noochie” Credeur Jr., a 22-year veteran of the Rayne Police Department who was also a long-time member of the Rayne Volunteer Fire Department serving as captain for many years. Police were called to th
    Neighbors surround police tape Monday afternoon at a home located at the corner of East Harrop and North Chevis in Rayne, while the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations began their investigation of an officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of a Rayne Police officer, 47-year-old Lt. Allen “Noochie” Credeur Jr., a 22-year veteran of the Rayne Police Department who was also a long-time member of the Rayne Volunteer Fire Department serving as captain for many years. Police were called to th

    In a shocking turn of events on Monday afternoon, one of Rayne’s finest lost his life during a friendly-fire shooting while seeking out a suspect in Rayne. Rayne Police Chief Carroll Stelly on Tuesday stated Lt. Allen “Noochie” Credeur, 47, was killed in the line of duty at 1:27 p.m. Monday while executing a search warrant related to a violent crime. “With deepest sorrow and heavy hearts, the Ra…