Police officers around the state and across the country are reeling from Sunday’s tragic ambush in Baton Rouge, and law enforcement now has to decide where to go from here. Pineville Police Deputy Chief and President of the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police, Darrell Basco, says the state is getting lots of help…:
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Basco says they are also seeing tremendous community support.

East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark says each officer’s death was ruled a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds. He says the shooter, Gavin Long’s autopsy will be today…:
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The officers have been identified as East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Garafola and Baton Rouge Police Officers Montrell Jackson and Matthew Gerald.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie explained at a press conference that the recent ambush on police is why they are prepared to use “militarized tactics.” Halen Doughty has more…:
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Louisiana GOP Party Chairman Roger Villere says there is a lot of talk at the Republican National Convention about the tragedy..:
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Governor John Bel Edwards calls the Sunday’s fatal shooting of three police officers a diabolical attack on the very fabric of our society. Jeff Palermo has more from an emotional press conference..

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East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Garafola was one of the officers killed in the ambush. Sheriff Sid Geatreaux says Garafola died a hero.

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Medical Director at the Capital Area Human Services Dr. Aniedi Udofa (uh-need-E U-dough-fuh) says it’s very important to have discussions with children in the wake of the tragedy in Baton Rouge. She says it’s also a good idea for parents to talk about the importance of police officers and their role in keeping a community safe.

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Udofa says limit the amount of time your kids spend watching TV or on social media if you notice a change in their behavior.

The aftermath of the violence in Baton Rouge is being felt at the Republican National Convention currently underway in Cleveland. Chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party, Roger Villere says security has been ramped up at the convention because of the recent attacks. He says it takes an extra 30 minutes or so to get through security, but it’s worth it to keep everyone safe.

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The three officers killed in Sunday’s police ambush are being remembered as heroes. Emelie Gunn has more…:

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Dabadie gave more details on what happened that morning. He says after precise firing by Gavin Long – and the killing of the three and injuring of 3 others, SWAT took the man down in one shot…:
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With the recent attacks on police in Dallas and Baton Rouge, there are some who are struggling with how to mentally handle these senseless tragedies. Medical Director at the Capital Area Human Services Dr. Aniedi Udofa (uh-need-E U-dough-fuh) says it’s easy to feel guilty, helpless and scared about what might happen next. She advises finding a trustworthy friend if you are having trouble coping…:
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She encourages parents to use this incident to talk to their kids about the importance of police officers and their role in keeping us safe.

A 4-year-old boy was killed in a murder-suicide in Sulphur, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office. Spokeswoman Kim Myers says it appears 59-year-old Kenneth Bacque shot his son before turning the gun on himself…
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She says they were dispatched to the home after getting reports that Bacque was posting about his plan on Facebook.

The Baton Rouge cops who lost their lives in Sunday’s attack are being remembered by a grieving community. BRPD Chief Dabadie says 32-year-old Corporal Montrell Jackson’s devotion was to the city of Baton Rouge and the police department…:
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Also taken down were Officer Matthew Gerald and Deputy Brad Garafola. Deputy Nick Tullier is on life support.

There are some who are having trouble mentally wrapping their head around tragedies like the ones in Baton Rouge and Dallas. Medical Director at the Capital Area Human Services Dr. Aniedi Udofa (uh-need-E U-dough-fuh) says take a break if you can tell you’re stressing and having a tough time dealing with the recent events…:
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She says it might be good idea for kids to step away from social media which can negatively influence your thoughts on such matters.

At the cop shooting investigation news conference Monday, Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie addressed accusations of using “militarized tactics” at Alton Sterling protests. He says the Sunday ambush on officers which killed three and injured 3 is an example of why it’s imperative officers be prepared for anything…:
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Dabadie says if the shooter, Gavin Long, was not stopped, he probably would have gone straight to police headquarters and taken more lives.

Another teacher from Destrehan High School has been formally charged amid allegations she had a longtime sexual affair with one of her underage female students. The news first came to light in January when she was arrested, and bills of information filed by prosecutors charge 27-year-old Kimmie Naquin of one count each of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and a student. She faces up to 10 years in prison.

The three law enforcement officers killed in Sunday’s ambush attack in Baton Rouge are being remembered today as heroes. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says Officer Matthew Gerald was a devoted husband and father of two and joined the Baton Rouge Police Department in March. Dabadie says Gerald also served in the Marine Corp, the Army, and served three tours in Iraq…:
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Also killed was 32-year-old Corporal Montrell Jackson with BRPD — a 10 year veteran with the department, and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s deputy Brad Garafola. EBRSO Deputy Nick Tullier was critically wounded and is in the hospital on life support from injuries to his head and stomach.

East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Beau Clark released autopsy reports on the three officers and said they all were murdered and died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie explained at a press conference that the recent ambush on police is why they are prepared to use “militarized tactics.” Halen Doughty has more…:
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The tragedy is generating talk at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Louisiana GOP Party Chairman Roger Villere says public safety will become an even bigger platform for national leaders…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards calls the fatal shooting of three police officers in Baton Rouge a diabolical attack on the very fabric of our society. Jeff Palermo has more from an emotional press conference…:
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The tragedy is being felt at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere says many people attending the convention are praying Baton Rouge…:
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Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie defended law enforcement’s use of “militarized tactics” in light of the recent ambush on police officers. He says the officers who responded did exactly what they were trained to do:
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He says the tragedy is an example of why they must be prepared to use any and all means to neutralize a threat.

A murder/suicide in Sulphur has left a man and his 4-year-old-son dead. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Kim Myers says they received several calls from people who were worried about 59-year-old Kenneth Bacque (Bah-kay)…:
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Myers says the investigation is in the preliminary stages but it appears Bacque shot his 4-year-old and then himself.

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That’s Governor John Bel Edwards who called Sunday’s tragic fatal shooting of three Baton Rouge Police officers “pure, unadulterated evil.”

The shooting occurred less than a mile away from police headquarters. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says if the shooter, Gavin Long, was not stopped, he probably would have gone straight to police headquarters and taken more lives. He says it was a long range shot that ended Long’s terror.

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State Police Col Mike Edmonson says they are investigating suspicious activity on Long’s social media accounts. He says they recovered a rental car Long used, as well as the weapons Long had at the shooting.

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The three officers killed in Sunday’s police ambush are being remembered as heroes. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Joseph Cius of Orlando set up signs across the street from the scene of the shooting with the message of peace and unity. He says killing is not the way to get justice.

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