Deputies responded to a 911 domestic dispute call from Nichols' 70-year-old mother Barbara J. Nichols. Upon arriving they found Nichols standing over or attacking his mother with a knife. According to one report, investigators said Nichols "refused repeated commands to stop stabbing her".. At least one of the deputies open fired, killing Nichols. His mother was taken to the hospital with "moderate injuries".
Victim's Name: Michael C. Nichols Jr.
Agency Responsible: Tangipahoa Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 15, 2014
County: Tangipahoa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Suburban