Amber Allen, Richard Skyles III Obituary, Death – Authorities in St. Tammany Parish have identified the two individuals who died in a shooting incident last week in Mandeville. The incident occurred on Jasmine Street, where deputies responded to a reported disturbance. Upon arriving at the scene, they were met with gunfire from a man later identified as Richard Skyles III. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, Skyles began shooting at the deputies as soon as he exited the residence.
Law enforcement officers repeatedly ordered Skyles to drop his weapon, but he continued to fire at them. In response, deputies returned fire in an attempt to neutralize the threat. Skyles was eventually shot during the exchange and was transported to a nearby hospital. Despite receiving medical attention, he later died from his injuries.
Once the scene was secured, deputies entered the residence and discovered the body of a woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene. She was identified as Amber Allen.
The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office later confirmed the identities of both individuals—Amber Allen and Richard Skyles III—as the deceased victims in the shooting. Investigators believe Skyles shot and killed Allen before confronting deputies.
Authorities have not released a motive for the shooting or details about the relationship between the two individuals. It is also unclear who initially contacted law enforcement or what prompted the emergency response to the home on Jasmine Street.
The case is still under investigation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, which is working to piece together the events leading up to the deadly incident. Officials have not confirmed whether the shooting is being investigated as a domestic violence case or if any other factors may have contributed to the confrontation.
No deputies were reported injured during the exchange of gunfire. The sheriff’s office has not stated how many officers fired their weapons, and no further information has been released about the number of shots exchanged.
Following the incident, standard protocol will likely include an internal review of the officers’ actions and their use of force. Such reviews typically involve examining body camera footage, witness statements, and forensic evidence from the scene.
Neighbors and community members have expressed shock over the violent encounter, particularly in what is generally considered a quiet residential neighborhood. Some residents reported hearing gunshots but were unsure of what was happening at the time.
The tragic event has left the community mourning the loss of Amber Allen, while also raising questions about the circumstances that led to the fatal confrontation between Richard Skyles and law enforcement.
As the investigation continues, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is expected to release more information in the coming days. In the meantime, officials are asking anyone with relevant information about the incident to contact authorities.