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Gunman Killed by Sniper After Wounding 3 Officers and 2 Civilians in Louisiana Standoff

The suspect, identified as Michael Lathers, engaged in a standoff with police in Kenner, resulting in multiple injuries before being fatally shot.

  • The incident occurred in Kenner, Louisiana, where police responded to a residence after two civilians were shot.
  • Michael Lathers, 31, opened fire on officers as they attempted to serve a warrant, leading to three officers being wounded.
  • A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sniper fatally shot Lathers after negotiations failed.
  • Two civilians, mistakenly targeted by Lathers, are in stable condition in the hospital.
  • The standoff and subsequent shooting are under investigation by local authorities.
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