Three people were killed in Lake Charles Thursday afternoon and State Police are also investigating the officer-involved shooting of the incident. Trooper Derek Senegal says Lake Charles PD reportedly fired shots at a naked man who then retreated into the house. A SWAT team deployed a robot into the house and Senegal says that’s when they discovered the naked man whom police shot deceased in the home.
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They believe the other two victims had been deceased for days.
New Orleans officials say shortened parade routes will be used again for Mardi Gras next year. The city cites the shortage of police as the issue. Publisher of the annual Mardi Gras Guide Arthur Hardy says obviously many are disappointed but New Orleans will survive this…
Cut 14 (09) “…good chance that’ll happen.”
Animal shelters in Louisiana and across the country continue to be overwhelmed with animals. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says in their 34-year history they’ve never experienced such an influx of abandoned animals and because Louisiana has one of the lowest spay and neuter rates in the country it’s only making the problem worse.
He urges you to adopt a pet if you can or to make a donation to assist shelters with the influx.
Louisiana State Police will conduct a new cadet training class in February, but if you want to become a trooper, the deadline to apply is Monday. Trooper Kate Stegall says LSP is big enough to offer interesting careers to folks with a wide variety of skills and interests.
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