10:30 LRN Newscast September 21

Four Shreveport police officers have been indicted on negligent homicide and malfeasance charges for their roles in the death of 44-year-old Tommie McGlothen Junior, who died in police custody last April. The family attorney for McGlothen, James Carter, says McGlothen was left in a police vehicle for 48 minutes after an intense physical encounter with officers…
cut 13 (11) “…beat him”
Caddo District Attorney James Stewart says McGlothen’s death was preventable. Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond has declined to comment on the indictments.

Pineville Police say one of their officers was ambushed last night while leaving his patrol car at a shopping center. Officials say the officer was shot in the leg and was transported to the hospital. Pineville police are looking for the shooter.

State lawmakers could vote as early as today to call themselves into a special session. Jim Shannon on what legislators will consider…
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Meanwhile, families can visit loved ones in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities as a result of new federal guidance. Outdoor visitation is allowed and indoor visitation can take place in parishes with no more than 10-percent test positivity. AARP State Director Denise Bottcher…
cut 12 (06) “…one time”