There has been a second arrest in the murder of the 12-year-old girl shot on Cypress Street in Alexandria Saturday. 31-year-old Deroyce May II turned himself into the Alexandria Police Department Thursday morning. 38-year-old Kayla Wooten of Alexandria was arrested Wednesday. APD are searching for a 3rd suspect, Latraykus May who is considered armed and dangerous. Little information has been released regarding the shooting that sent another victim to the hospital Saturday morning.
Iberia Parish jail inmate Kristian Broussard escaped custody on Wednesday evening. Broussard was being held on charges of second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in a 2019 shooting in New Iberia. Spokesperson Katherine Breaux says the manhunt lasted several hours while authorities worked diligently to ensure public safety during the search.
Breaux says authorities are now investigating how Broussard managed to escape from the facility.
The St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter puts out an urgent request, and the community responds in a big way. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser along with the Louisiana Office of Tourism leave tomorrow (Friday) for India. The delegation’s goal is to showcase Louisiana’s rich culture, heritage, and tourism opportunities to boost international visitors to the state. Nungesser says India and the Middle East are emerging markets for tourism, and Louisiana’s unique offerings present a compelling case for international travelers.
A $300,000 grant from the U.S. Commerce Department is paying for the trip.