More details are coming out about the Alton Sterling shooting that suggest one of the officers escalated the situation. Community activist Gary Chambers is upset Officer Blane Salamoni is still receiving a paycheck from BRPD while on leave after the fatal encounter.

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Salamoni was the only officer to fire his weapon that night. The Sterling family reports Salamoni threatened Sterling’s life before the shooting. But the officer’s attorney, John McClindon says there was no criminal conduct in this case.

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McClindon is confident Attorney General Jeff Landry will not seek criminal charges after the state’s investigation.

A bill heading to the full Senate would require signs to be posted ahead of speed cameras. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says his bill requires signs between 250 and 500 feet in front of the cameras.

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The measure was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee without objection and now heads to the Senate floor for more discussion.

Live After 5 and a 5k have been cancelled in Baton Rouge, as Baton Rouge Police prepare for any potential protests. Cpl. L’Jean McKneely says they couldn’t provide manpower for the events.

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McKneely says officers are working 12 hour shifts throughout the weekend.