Jefferson Parish Sheriff's deputy Nicholas Songy arrived to investigate a domestic disturbance call. After speaking with the woman who made the call, Songy, who was alone, went into the backyard, where he encountered an armed man, police said. Songy and Flores exchanged gunfire. Songy was shot in the leg, and Flores was hit as well. When backup arrived, police ordered Flores to lower his weapon and shot and killed him when he refused.
Victim's Name: Isreal Flores
Agency Responsible: Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: December 3, 2016
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2100
Geography: Urban