An ongoing investigation into a Tuesday afternoon shooting in the 100 block of Meredith in Monroe is classified as murder-attempted suicide by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office.

According to new information released by the sheriff's office, evidence indicates the deceased victim, Lakeidra Rodgers, age 22, was shot by suspect Dontavious Rucks, age 19.

Investigators believe Rucks then shot himself. He received a life-threatening wound and is still hospitalized as of 2 p.m. Wednesday.

The nature of Rucks and Rodgers relationship has not yet been released by investigators, but 4th Judicial District traffic court records indicate both the victim and suspect lived at the same address in the 100 block of Meredith Street.

The investigation is ongoing and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

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The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one dead and one injured Tuesday afternoon.

According to a provided statement, deputies responded to a report of a shooting at 3:25 p.m. in the 100 block of Meredith Street.

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One person was found deceased at the scene, and a second person was transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

OPSO is not releasing identities at this time.

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