Kennewick Police arrest two in connection with fatal shooting

Kennewick Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning. The incident took place near 8th Avenue and Fir Street around 3:00 AM, leaving two men injured. One victim, identified as Samuel Carpenter, died from his injuries.

Following a search involving SWAT officers, police arrested 47-year-old Louis Lemos on charges of 1st Degree Murder and 1st Degree Assault. Additionally, 46-year-old Natalie Fuentes Alvarado was taken into custody for rendering criminal assistance. Officers reported finding items during the search that were related to the shooting. The second victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.