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HARRISONBURG, La. — Two people are dead, a mother and son, following a domestic situation on Thursday evening in Harrisonburg.

Deputies of the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office reportedly had to shoot an armed individual in the residence on Phillips Road after he reportedly shot and barricaded himself inside the home with his mother who was later confirmed to be deceased.

Killed were 47-year-old Sherry L. Nugent and 23-year-old Tyler Cade Nugent.

Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call Thursday evening from a person in distress stating that someone had shot and possibly killed his mother.

The caller said the mother was unresponsive and that the individual had also fired at his father when he attempted to intervene.

Upon their arrival, deputies found Tyler Nugent armed and barricaded himself inside the residence. Deputies made multiple attempts to establish communication and de-escalate the situation. After repeated commands were ignored, members of the Special Response Team made entry.

Nugent continued to resist compliance, leading SRT members to discharge their weapons. Medical personnel provided immediate aid, but he succumbed to his injuries.

Catahoula detectives are investigating the initial homicide while a Multi-Jurisdictional Officer-Involved Shooting Team has been deployed to conduct an independent review of law enforcement actions.

Louisiana State Police were notified but no assistance was requested.

Sheriff Toney Edwards expressed his condolences to all involved, stating, “This is a heartbreaking situation that stresses the devastating impact of domestic violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected, as well as our deputies who responded to this tragic event.”