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Man on life support after shooting at Kenner nightclub

Police have said that a verbal altercation is what led to the shooting.

KENNER, La. — Kenner police are investigating a shooting that happened just after 3 a.m. Sunday, where a 27-year-old Laplace man was shot in the head.

Police said the victim allegedly got into an argument with the suspect and his wife adjacent to the parking lot of the Mazaj Café on 3244 Georgia Ave.

The victim reportedly threatened the suspect as he was walking back to his vehicle saying "I have something for you", according to Kenner PD.

The suspect's wife continued to argue with the victim and a surrounding group of people when the victim drew his gun on the suspect. The suspect then drew his weapon and fired it at the victim.

The victim was taken to the hospital by EMS where he is currently listed as being on life support.

The suspect’s wife immediately called 911 to report the shooting and remained on scene with her husband. Both have fully cooperated with the investigation, according to Kenner police.

Two guns were retrieved on the scene, one of which is believed to belong to the victim.

The investigation is still ongoing. No arrests have been made.

This is a developing story, and it will be updated with the latest information available.

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