INDEPENDENCE - A man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly killing his girlfriend.

According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, 40-year-old Shircreasia Madison was in a fight with her live-in boyfriend, 28-year-old Eric Harrell, when he shot and killed her. 

Deputies arrested Harrell and charged him with second-degree murder, obstruction of justice and felon in possession of a firearm. 

Anyone with information about the incident should call (985) 902-2045.