A 22-year-old Lake Charles man accused of repeatedly firing upon a Mill Street residence twice overnight was fatally shot by police Tuesday morning.

Louisiana State Police Trooper Sgt. Derek Senegal said Christopher Thomas allegedly fired several shots at the residence at about 9:45 p.m. Monday night before fleeing on foot. Later in the night, he returned to the same house and fired several more shots, this time striking an occupant in the foot.

Senegal said officers located Thomas at 3 a.m. Tuesday morning at a home in the 2000 block of Cline Street.

When he was given verbal commands to surrender, Senegal said Thomas fired multiple shots at Lake Charles police officers from inside the residence.

“During negotiations, Thomas exited the residence through the front door armed with a handgun and wearing body armor,” Senegal said. “Officers attempted to negotiate face-to-face with him before he retreated back into the residence. Thomas then fired at officers while standing in the front doorway.”

Senegal said officers returned fire, striking Thomas.  He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. No one else was injured, Senegal said.

Louisiana State Police is the lead investigating agency for the officer-involved shooting.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Forensic Investigative Unit responded to the scene and is assisting with the investigation, Senegal said.