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Jefferson Parish deputies fatally shot a 46-year-old man after allegedly killing his wife and toddler daughter and wounding two other children in their River Ridge, Louisiana home early Saturday morning according to local authorities.
Police responded to a 911 call from one of the injured children around 4 a.m. at a single-story home in the 10000 block of Stephen Drive, a suburb near New Orleans.
Newsweek contacted Jefferson Parish Sherrif’s Public Information Office via email on Saturday for additional comment.
What To Know
Sheriff Joe Lopinto reported that when deputies arrived, they discovered the man’s 40-year-old wife and 2-year-old daughter deceased in the hallway. A 9-year-old girl was found critically wounded and was transported to Children’s Hospital.
The man’s 13-year-old daughter, who had sustained an ankle wound, had hidden and made the 911 call that alerted police.
When deputies entered and continued through the house, they encountered the father in a back bedroom. According to Lopinto, the man “produced a firearm at that time,” leading deputies to fire upon and fatally wound him inside the residence.
The identities of those involved have not been released. The sheriff’s office has not yet determined whether there was any history of domestic violence calls from the home.
What People Are Saying
Sheriff Joe Lopinto: “I just listened to the 911 tape. Hearing the child make that 911 call is pretty devastating right now, to be honest with you. … Brave little girl.”
Regarding the investigation’s scope, Lopinto stated: “I don’t have the answers that you’re looking for, because I can’t imagine any answers to get us to this point. But we’re certainly investigating.”
What Happens Next
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) will investigate what led to the incident and examine any potential history of domestic violence.
If you or anyone you know are suffering from domestic violence and need assistance in the U.S., contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224 or TheHotline.org.
