MARRERO, La. — The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office activated a SWAT roll in Marrero following a deputy-involved shooting in the 5500 block of Hamerick Drive on Tuesday.
According to Sheriff Joseph Lopinto, the U.S. Marshals were first to arrive to apprehend a wanted suspect from the City of New Orleans on charges of aggravated second-degree battery, battery of a dating partner, misdemeanor theft, home invasion, and violation of a protective order among others.
The Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office identified the suspect as 55-year-old Steven Fifer of Marrero.
Upon contact with Fifer, he barricaded himself inside the house with at least two weapons, which activated JPSO SWAT before 7 a.m.
The Fifer allegedly threatened his own life and those of the deputies. Hours later, the armed suspect walked out of the house with a firearm and shot after he raised it toward deputies.
Lopinto said at least two JPSO deputies fired on the Fifer, who was fatally wounded.
No other suspects or people were inside the house.
The investigation is ongoing.
Watch: Sheriff Joseph Lopinto on deputy-involved shooting in Marrero
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