Man accused of stabbing girlfriend during argument arrested in Kenner
Apr 03, 2025
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
KENNER, La. (WGNO) — Officers with the Kenner Police Department arrested a man in connection with a stabbing that left a woman wounded on Thursday, April 3.
The KPD reported that 21-year-old Junior Carrasco is accused of
stabbing his girlfriend during an argument.
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KPD officials said Carrasco and the victim got into an argument around 1 a.m. when he allegedly broke the windshield of her car, took out a knife and stabbed her multiple times.
The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Carrasco then allegedly left the area and barricaded himself inside his residence, causing the KPD to activate its SWAT team.
Junior Carrasco (Courtesy: Kenner Police Department)
KPD officials said Carrasco surrendered to officers after several hours.
According to the KPD, Carrasco "is a confirmed member of the MS-13 gang, as documented in law enforcement databases." KPD officials also said a detainer was issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after Carrasco was reportedly found to be undocumented.
Carrasco faces a charge of attempted murder.
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