1 dead, 1 hurt, 1 arrested in standoff in south Louisiana
January 8, 2021 GMT
CONVENT, La. (AP) A 32-year-old Louisiana man is behind bars, accused of killing his mother and barricading himself inside of a home with his 6-year-old son.
St. James Parish Sheriff Willy Martin Jr. said deputies responded to a shooting in Convent around 4:30 a.m. Thursday, WDSU-TV reported.
Deputies said they discovered the suspect, Carlos Washington, had allegedly shot two people inside the home and barricaded himself inside with his son. Washington shot once at deputies when they tried getting inside and negotiations began shortly thereafter.
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During the negotiations, deputies said the suspect came outside with his son while armed with a pistol. They then persuaded Washington to release the child and surrender.