A Kelso man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of a double homicide that occurred during a quinceanera celebration at Longview's AWPPW Hall on April 11, 2026. The shooting took place outside the hall on 15th Avenue across from Lake Sacajawea, according to court records. The victim, identified as a 27-year-old man, was shot multiple times in the chest and leg with a .40 caliber Glock handgun while being chased from the kitchen to a bedroom. The sentencing follows a guilty plea to murder charges. The case was handled by Cowlitz County courts with the suspect appearing in court on April 11, 2026.
Kelso man sentenced to life after double homicide
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- ✓A Kelso man has been sentenced to life in prison“Kelso man sentenced to life after double homicide at quinceanera Matt Esnayra The shooting took place on April 11 outside of Longview's AWPPW Hall off 15th Avenue and across from Lake Sacajawea during a quinceanera.”
- ⚠The man was convicted of a double homicideNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The double homicide occurred during a quinceanera celebration“The shooting took place on April 11 outside of Longview's AWPPW Hall off 15th Avenue and across from Lake Sacajawea during a quinceanera.”
- ✓The quinceanera celebration took place at Longview's AWPPW Hall“The shooting took place on April 11 outside of Longview's AWPPW Hall off 15th Avenue and across from Lake Sacajawea during a quinceanera.”
- ⚠The quinceanera celebration occurred on April 11, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The shooting took place outside the hall“The shooting took place on April 11 outside of Longview's AWPPW Hall off 15th Avenue and across from Lake Sacajawea during a quinceanera.”
- ✓The shooting took place on 15th Avenue“The shooting took place on April 11 outside of Longview's AWPPW Hall off 15th Avenue and across from Lake Sacajawea during a quinceanera.”
- ✓The shooting took place across from Lake Sacajawea“The shooting took place on April 11 outside of Longview's AWPPW Hall off 15th Avenue and across from Lake Sacajawea during a quinceanera.”
- ⚠The victim was identified as a 27-year-old manNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The victim was shot multiple times in the chest and leg“Court records allege that Karr shot his 27-year-old brother-in-law several times in his chest and leg with a .40 caliber Glock handgun while allegedly chasing the victim from the kitchen to a bedroom.”
- ⚠The victim was shot with a .40 caliber Glock handgunNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The victim was being chased from the kitchen to a bedroom“Court records allege that Karr shot his 27-year-old brother-in-law several times in his chest and leg with a .40 caliber Glock handgun while allegedly chasing the victim from the kitchen to a bedroom.”
- ⚠The sentencing follows a guilty plea to murder chargesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The case was handled by Cowlitz County courtsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The suspect appeared in court on April 11, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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