Jefferson Parish Sheriffs are investigating a Deputy involved shooting from overnight.
Deputies were called to a residence near the intersection with Harvard Avenue and Field Streets just after midnight.
Around this time, a suspect drove up and exited his vehicle armed with a gun.
He reportedly pointed the gun at deputies when one opened fire.
The suspect was struck by gunfire multiple times.
He was transported to a local hospital for treatment, but later succumbed to his injuries.
No other information, including the identity of the suspect, is available at this time.
