A Slidell man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of two brothers early Saturday morning.
Slidell police chief Randy Fandal says Mario André Scott shot and killed the men at a home on Terrace Street near Tupelo Street. Those victims have been identified by the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office as Miguel Doucette, 47, and Kerry Doucette, 36. Fandal said they were brothers.
According to Fandal, investigators learned that the Doucette brothers confronted Scott about an earlier confrontation he had with their father. Fandal says Scott shot the Doucettes to death during that argument.
Fandal says authorities tracked down Scott in Jefferson Parish later in the day on Saturday. St. Tammany Parish deputies, with the assistance of Jefferson Parish sheriff’s deputies and FBI agents, arrested Scott without incident.
Scott is also facing a felon in possession of a firearm charge. If convicted on the murder charge, Scott could face the death penalty.
Original Story: Just before 11am this morning, Slidell Police arrived on scene at double homicide.
Officers responded to numerous calls to 911 about a shooting at a home on Terrace Avenue near the intersection with Tupelo Street.
Making their way into the home they found two people suffering with gunshot wounds.
One was already declared deceased.
The other victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The St. Tammay Parish Coroner's Office has identified the victims as Miguel Doucette, 47, and Kerry Doucette, 36. Slidell Police believe the victims are brothers.
Investigators say they have a suspect in the case, but they have yet to be in custody.
Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal stated, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ family. When a tragedy like this happens in our community, it affects everyone. I am confident there will be swift justice in this case.”
This is Slidell’s first two homicides of the year.
No other information is available.