Louras responsible in Salisbury fatal shooting

SALISBURY | Following laboratory analysis and continued investigation into the events of Oct. 8, 2019, in Rutland and Salisbury, the Vermont State Police has determined that Christopher G. Louras, 33, of Rutland is responsible for the fatal shooting of his cousin Nicholas Louras. Nicholas Louras, 34, a Rutland resident, was found deceased along Route 53, also known as Lake Dunmore Road, in Salisbury. Christopher G. Louras was the son of former Rutland Mayor Chris Louras (R). Police learned of the discovery of Nicholas Louras' body while investigating the officer-involved shooting early Oct. 8 in Rutland in which Christopher Louras was killed after firing at the Rutland City Police Department building and later exchanging gunfire with officers during a motor-vehicle pursuit through the city. The cause of death for Nicholas Louras found in Salisbury was gunshot wounds. Last October, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott said that drugs likely played a part in the shootings. "It appears that some of this could be drug-related," Scott told reporters at a news conference in Montpelier in October. "We're not sure at this point... the investigation is ongoing, but no one is left untouched (by illegal drug addiction) no matter what family you belong to."Several aspects of the case, including the precise timeline of events, remain under investigation, and police ask that anyone with information call the Rutland barracks at 802-773-9101. The case has been reviewed by the Addison County State's Attorney's Office and no criminal charges are pending.

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Louras responsible in Salisbury fatal shooting

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