Murder-Suicide Kills Two in Harvey Louisiana

Authorities in Jefferson Parish are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred late Monday night in Harvey, where a man and woman were found shot on the 500 block of 3rd Street. Deputies responded to reports of gunshots and discovered the couple lying in the street; the woman was rushed to a hospital but later died, while the man, a security officer who reportedly carried a gun, died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Neighbors described hearing gunshots and the woman's screams before the lights went out in their home, indicating the sudden violence in what had been a quiet neighborhood. A firearm was recovered near the man's body, and authorities have not yet released the identities or detailed motives as the investigation continues. The incident has left the community grappling with the shock of the tragedy unfolding so close to a local elementary school and within what should have been a safe residential area. Officials continue to gather information while urging the public to await further updates.