Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 5, 1965
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 5, 1965
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Sergeant Louis Cannaliato was shot and killed when he responded to a disturbance call in Westwego, Louisiana with another unit. When the two units arrived the shooter opened fire with a fully loaded 12 gauge. Sergeant Cannaliato was struck in the head as he put his unit vehicle into park.
The suspect was shot and killed by other responding officers before they rushed Sergeant Cannaliato and another officer to the hospital.