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Warrant issued in connection with shooting of Opelousas Police Chief, wife

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ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. — An arrest warrant has been issued in connection with a shooting that left the Opelousas Chief of Police and his wife injured.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says a warrant has been issued for Savannah Butler, of Opelousas.

Butler faces three charges — two counts of negligent injury and one count of illegal use of a weapon. Of the charges, two are felonies and one is a misdemeanor.

Details are limited at this time.

KATC's Paris Flannigan is working on getting more information.

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