Man accused of killing Westwego officer shoots self after hours-long standoff on CCC

The suspect who killed a Westwego officer and a woman Friday morning shot himself after an hours-long standoff on the Crescent City Connection. WDSU reporter Travers Mackel said several police officers made their way to the bridge before 11:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a person on the bridge. Investigators confirmed Friday afternoon that Sylvester Holt, who is accused of killing Westwego Officer Michael Louviere and a woman in Marrero, was on the bridge. Louisiana State Police said he shot himself in the chest before 6 p.m. Paramedics responded to render aid and remove him from the bridge. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said westbound lanes were closed as police investigated. Editor's note: The story previously said the suspect died from his injuries. State police confirmed that the suspect only wounded himself. Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

The suspect who killed a Westwego officer and a woman Friday morning shot himself after an hours-long standoff on the Crescent City Connection.

WDSU reporter Travers Mackel said several police officers made their way to the bridge before 11:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a person on the bridge.


Investigators confirmed Friday afternoon that Sylvester Holt, who is accused of killing Westwego Officer Michael Louviere and a woman in Marrero, was on the bridge.

Louisiana State Police said he shot himself in the chest before 6 p.m. Paramedics responded to render aid and remove him from the bridge.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said westbound lanes were closed as police investigated.

Editor's note: The story previously said the suspect died from his injuries. State police confirmed that the suspect only wounded himself.

Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

