Feud between family members leads to Kenner homicide
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KENNER, La. (WGNO) — A Kenner man was arrested over the weekend after an argument between family members turned deadly.
According to Kenner Police Department officers, at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, they reported responding to the call of a shooting in the 4200 block of Chateau Boulevard.
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Upon arrival, officers said a 43-year-old man was found lying in an apartment complex suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.
Witness and family members identified 33-year-old Warren Smith as the suspect in the case.
An investigation revealed the shooting was the result of an ongoing feud between Smith and his former brother-in-law, who lived in the same complex. Officers report that his former brother-in-law, who hasn’t been identified, walked across the parking lot and confronted Smith at his apartment.
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The approach led to Smith allegedly shooting the victim, who officers said ran away, leaving behind a trail of blood. Further investigation states Smith allegedly followed the man and shot him again before getting in his car and driving off.
Through the use of FLOCK cameras, Kenner officers tracked Smith’s vehicle to Baton Rouge where he was taken into custody.
Smith now faces a charge of second-degree murder.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call KPD at 504-712-2222.
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