The Lafayette theater shooting that claimed the lives of two women and injured nine others, happened one year ago Saturday. Michelle Southern reports on how the community is doing today…:
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The AG’s office urges caution when donating to charities in lieu of the officers killed in the ambush in Baton Rouge. Emelie Gunn has more…
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The first of three funerals for the fallen Baton Rouge officers is today. Halen Doughty has more…
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Today is the first of three funerals that will be held for the fallen Baton Rouge officers. The memorial at the gas station where Sunday’s tragedy took place has grown tremendously, as mourners have placed flowers, balloons, and cards at that location. Chris Brown put three crosses he built in front of the memorial. He says it’s a token from his family to theirs.
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Elizabeth Kasulaitis (Kass-uh-light-us) lives near the scene of the shooting. She says it’s heartbreaking this tragedy happened to the ones who serve and protect us.
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Lacey Rogers brought flowers to lay at the tribute. She she’s touched to see how much the memorial has grown over the past week. She hopes this will bring the community together.
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Funeral services for Matthew Gerald is today. Deputy Brad Garafola will be laid to rest on Saturday and Baton Rouge police officer Montrell Jackson’s services will be Monday. Officer Chris Wallace from Canton, Ohio, came to Baton Rouge to take part in all three funerals and is glad to see the community support for the men in blue.
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Tomorrow it’ll be one year since a man opened fire during a showing of a movie at a Lafayette theater, killing two people and injuring nine others. Joey Durel was the mayor on July 23rd, 2015. He’s called the shooting a tragic anomaly, but it never meant that Lafayette and Acadiana are not safe communities…:
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Durel said they couldn’t have moved on as easily if it weren’t for the love and support from people throughout the state, and the nation. He says one of the things that sticks out in his mind the most was a statement from an officer the next day who said, “All around the country people are throwing bricks at police, and here they are throwing food to us”…:
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Durel said, as Baton Rouge is dealing with the horrible tragedy of the police ambush by someone who was from out of state, he’s constantly reminded of the outpouring of support from the community to cops and first responders. He says when the shooting happened, the response from Louisianians was similar to what we see after hurricanes…:
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The Attorney General’s Office urges consumers to be cautious when making donations in wake of the Baton Rouge shootings. Amanda Larkins with the A-G’s office says they want to make sure contributions truly go to the families of the law enforcement officers and actually reach those they intend to help.
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Larkins says don’t assume that charity posts on social media are legitimate. She warns consumers to make sure you do your research before sending any money.
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Larkins says to make sure an organization is legitimate you can check with the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance or Charity Watch. She says the Attorney General has also done homework on the groups raising money.
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State Police have made an arrest in the fatal hit and run crash that killed a skateboarder near the Southeastern Louisiana campus. Trooper Dustin Dwight says 37-year-old Vincent Young of Natalbany has been booked into jail…
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Young faces several charges including Felony Hit and Run. The incident happened in May on University Avenue in Hammond. Dwight says they believe Young’s vehicle was the second one that hit 26-year-old Erin Gerhard of Independence…
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Dwight says the investigation continues as they are still looking for the first vehicle that hit Gerhard on the night of May 11th…
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