A tense standoff occurred in Kenner, Louisiana, as police attempted to apprehend an armed robber. The operation began on Sunday morning when Kenner police responded to a call about shots fired in a residential area. Upon arrival, they found two men parked in a car, one with an arm injury and the other with a stomach injury. The two men were on their way to church when they were shot at for no apparent reason.
The neighborhood where the shooting occurred was rundown, with three prefabricated houses separated by parking lawns. The police identified a house in the area belonging to a family named Lathers and issued a wanted notice for Matthew Lathers, suspected of burglary in the area a few days prior.
A SWAT unit was called in to apprehend Lathers, and after exchanging gunfire with SWAT officers, Lathers eventually appeared at the front door armed with a rifle. Despite continued gunfire from him, a sniper was able to shoot and immobilize Lathers, ending the standoff.
Five individuals, including Lathers and several officers, were in stable condition after the incident. Further investigation revealed that Lathers may have been involved in additional criminal activities in the state.
The successful resolution of the standoff was credited to the quick and effective response of law enforcement agencies involved in the operation. One person who witnessed the event described it as unlike anything they had ever seen before. The tense situation attracted attention from local residents and witnesses alike but ultimately ended peacefully thanks to dedicated efforts by law enforcement officials.
