Louisiana
Kenner, Louisiana, Police Shooting: 3 Officers Shot During Standoff, Suspect Identified As Matthew Lathers
St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is reporting an ‘active shooter’ on Airline Highway in Kenner, Louisiana. There was a shooting in Kenner on Farm Avenue, and SWAT and Kenner Police were there. The person who open fired was later identified as Matthew Lathers.
“The Kenner Police Police Department is reporting an active shooter near the Kenner/St. Charles Parish line on Airline Highway. Please avoid Airline Highway eastbound near the parish line. There may be lane closures in the area,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a post on Facebook.
During the standoff, three Kenner Police officers fired shots. According to police, two guys were hurt. While one of the guys was taken to the hospital in severe condition, the other one just had non-life-threatening injuries.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information