A former Opelousas police officer no longer faces attempted manslaughter, assault and battery charges in the December 2023 shooting of her chief and his wife, KATC reports.
Savannah Butler was accused of attempted manslaughter, aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated battery, three counts of obstruction of justice and three counts malfeasance in office in connection with the events that happened at her home.
On Friday, upon the motion of the Attorney General’s Office, the manslaughter, battery and assault charges were dismissed, her attorney, Harry Daniels of Baton Rouge, told KATC…