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LDH confirms 1 storm-related death in Caddo Parish

Louisiana Department of  Health
Louisiana Department of Health
Louisiana Department of Health

Baton Rouge, La. (June 21, 2023) — The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed one storm-related death in Caddo Parish.

The Caddo Parish coroner confirmed the death of a 62-year-old female who was discovered on June 21 in an area that did not have power for an extended period of time. The cause was heat related.

The coroner has confirmed this death is storm related.

This is the first death due to this storm event.