New Orleans Congressman and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is recovering from a gunshot wound to the hip, as he underwent surgery this morning. Scalise was shot at the practice for the Congressional Baseball Game in Alexandria, Va. Rayville Congressman Ralph Abraham says it’s a sad day in America that we’ve gotten to this point of hate…:
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President Donald Trump says he has offered full and complete support to the Scalise family…:
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The shooter, who is dead, has been identified as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Illinois.

Cops in Westwego say two men are under arrest amid allegations they killed their friend with wrestling moves while they were all drunk. 45-year-old Steven Knight died from blunt force trauma.

State Police say a Baton Rouge Police officer shot and killed a passenger who allegedly got out of a vehicle during a traffic stop with a gun. Trooper Bryan Lee says troopers are gathering witness statements, and the investigation is ongoing…:
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The deceased is identified as 35-year-old Jordan Frazier.

The Department of Transportation announces plans to widen I-10 from Highland Road to LA 73 in the Baton Rouge area. Jeff Palermo has more:
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