Isreal Flores

Deadly force

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.