East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says the Baton Rouge police ambush a year ago today was a turning point for our community. Gautreaux says he was in Lake Charles when he received a phone call telling him his officers were shot. He says he raced back to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital where he learned three officers had lost their lives…:
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And one year later, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier continues to defy the odds. His father, James, says Nick is able to move his arms and legs, and about a month ago he even said the word hello out loud, which are strides he was never supposed to make…:
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Those who died in the ambush are Deputy Brad Garafola, Officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for a man they say fatally shot and killed his ex-girlfriend. Sgt. Don Coppola says 52-year-old Robert Antoine is accused of opening fire on two individuals early Saturday morning, striking one whom police believe was his ex-girlfriend:
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Copolla says Antoine was wanted for two counts of attempted second degree and his charges will be upgraded. Anyone with information on this man’s whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.

State officials are ramping up efforts to boost participation in the flood recovery survey. Pat Forbes with the Office of Community Development says they’re bring the forms to the ground level and going door to door…:
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He says this is the first step for flood victims to get the aid they need. The survey can be found online at restore.la.gov.