Governor Bobby Jindal hosted a prayer rally today on the steps of the State Capitol in Baton Rouge on this statewide day of reflection for law enforcement. It was a touching scene as police and sheriff’s departments from throughout Louisiana were on hand during the event. Jindal says it’s tempting to take law enforcement for granted…:
CUT 1 (09) “in our communities”
Jindal encourages Louisiana citizens to take a moment today to reflect on the men and women who protect our communities everyday.

State Treasurer John Kennedy says New Orleans should adopt a program which allows police to frisk someone for a weapon without probable cause as a way to curb crime. He says people aren’t going to visit, move to or invest in a city where they don’t feel safe…:
CUT 7 (10) “stop and frisk”

The Baton Rouge Police Department says a 25-year-old man was shot and killed while he was driving his vehicle on I-10 over the weekend. They say Herbert Williams of Baker died when shots were fired from another passing vehicle early Sunday. Investigators do not believe the shooting was random but they currently don’t have suspects or motives.

Many Police says a heated argument over video games sent one man to the hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound. Spokesperson Dean Lambert says 32-year-old Patrick Carhee became angry with 21-year-old Edward Glynn while they were playing the XBOX and slapped him. He says Glynn then punched Carhee and the situation escalated with Carhee unsuccessfully trying to hit Glynn with a hammer…:
CUT 9 (05) “in the arm”
He says Carhee then got a gun and shot Glynn in the hand. Carhee is charged with multiple offenses, including attempted second degree murder.