Warren Smith convicted of fatally shooting brother-in-law in Kenner

A Jefferson Parish jury on Wednesday (April 22) found Warren Smith guilty of shooting his brother-in-law three times, including twice in the back in Kenner two years ago.

Smith, 35, of Kenner, was convicted of manslaughter in the Aug. 4, 2024, death of Reginald Scott Jr., 43.

Both men lived in an apartment complex in the 4200 block of Chateau Boulevard. They had unresolved hostilities dating to 2011, when Smith’s sister, who was married to Scott, committed suicide. Smith believed Scott pushed his sister to take her own life…

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