Authorities are continuing their efforts to learn more about Lafayette theater shooter John Houser. They say the Phenix City, Alabama man fatally shot two and wounded nine before turning the gun on himself. Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft on Houser..:
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It’s believed Houser, described as a drifter, had a history of mental issues.
The two victims are identified as 21-year-old Mayci Breaux of Franklin and 33-year old Jillian Johnson of Lafayette. Governor Bobby Jindal says the city and Louisiana will get through this horrific loss:
CUT 10 (07) “good people”
Breaux worked at a clothing boutique in Hub City called coco eros who posted on their Facebook Page the victim was a huge Ragin Cajuns fan. Johnson operated The Red Arrow Workshop and there’s a heart breaking message from her husband on that Facebook Page.
The Louisiana gubernatorial primary is three months from today and things have been relatively quiet on the campaign front…:
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State emergency Crews report hundreds of calls coming in about kids locked in hot cars and urge parents to be vigilant. Curt Monte with the Baton Rouge Fire Department says don’t do it even if you leave the car running…:
CUT 12 (11) “can be deadly”