2 dead, 1 injured following barricaded subject in DeSoto County

DeSoto County deputies say one man is dead and a woman is injured following an incident with a barricaded suspect on SW Charlotte Street.

The barricaded suspect was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after deputies entered the home to clear the residence.

All nearby roadways were shut down as deputies were investigating. The public was asked to stay away.

The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office said they were called to the home at 4:46 a.m. due to a person being shot.

The man died on scene despite life-saving efforts by deputies.

Soon after, a woman with a gunshot wound fled from a neighboring home and was taken to public safety personnel to treat her injuries.

The remains of the man and suspect were transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

The investigation is ongoing.