Louisiana police chief’s mistress shoots him and his wife outside her home

A Louisiana police chief is at the center of controversy after his mistress shot him in the hand outside of her home near Opelousas, Louisiana. St. Landry police chief Greg LeBlanc was confronted by his wife, St. Landry police officer, Crystal LeBlanc at the home of his mistress, Savannah Butler, another St. Landry police officer.

Crystal went to the home of Savannah Butler to speak to her husband Greg. After Crystal knocked on the door Greg LeBlanc then walked outside and the two began arguing. Witnessing the commotion, Savannah then entered the doorway armed with a gun.

According to reports, as Greg attempted to take the gun away from Savannah, it discharged, shooting him in the hand. The bullet continued to strike his wife Crystal in the arm.

The mistress, Savannah Butler, turned herself in to the St. Landry Parish jail Jan. 1, posted a $22,000 bond and was released, authorities said.

The police chief and his wife were transported out of Opelousas to local hospitals.

“I must acknowledge the role I played in this unfortunate situation,” Greg wrote. “I have failed in my commitment to uphold the standards expected of the Chief of Police and, more importantly, failed the trust you have placed in me. Infidelity is a breach of not only the personal commitments I made but also the professional standards we all expect from those in public service. “I want to express my sincere apologies to my wife, my family, all parties involved, and to each and every member of our community.”