14:30 LRN Newscast September 16th

Lafayette Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a naked man with a gun. Corporal Bridgette Dugas says a homeowner killed the man after finding him in his backyard….
cut 11 (08) “…after that”
Dugas says the naked suspect did not fire his weapon and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Former New Orleans Saint and convicted rapist Darren Sharper is a nominee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame nominating committee doesn’t factor character as criteria, but people we spoke with don’t feel Sharper should have been chosen…
cut 14 (13) “….everything he did”
Sharper was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison after he admitted to sexually assaulting several different women.

Monroe-based Centurylink is seeking to reduce about seven-percent of its workforce. Spokesperson Annmarie Sartor says Centurylink is known for landline phone service and technology advancements have led to changes…
cut 5 (11) “…revenue streams”
It’s unclear how many in Monroe will be laid off.

Baton Rouge Police rescued a teenager from a chimney this morning after he decided to skip school. Cpl. L’Jean McKneely says the homeowner called the police when hearing someone calling for help inside her chimney…
cut 12 (09) “….detention”
McKneely says the 15-year-old has been charged with attempted burglary of an inhabited dwelling.