The Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says video evidence and witness reports show 27-year-old Jamal Williams was not confrontational while in a Gretna gun store over the weekend. Lopinto says Williams held a concealed carry permit, had no major criminal history and was in the store for seven minutes before he began shooting. Lopinto says contrary to their initial impressions…
Three people were killed in the shootout.
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is seeking information via survey on damage.la.gov from anyone who sustained damage from the winter weather, which could potentially lead to federal assistance. GOHSEP Spokesperson Mike Steele says filling out a survey will help speed up the recovery process.
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A Bienville Parish man was fatally shot this morning after allegedly attempting to break into an 18-wheeler and being confronted by the trailer’s driver. Beinville Sheriff John Ballance says 35-year-old Jonathan Raney allegedly kicked in the front door of a liquor store, then targeted a nearby 18-wheeler… Ballance says the driver fired four shots and they believe the shooting was justified.
Ballance speculates Raney’s erratic behavior was the result of drug use but says they are awaiting toxicology reports.
It looks like Strawberry farmers have lost 30 to 35 percent of their crop is lost after last week’s storm. Owner of Harris Farmers in Springfield, Trey Harris says strawberries prices should be up for a while because of lack of volume, and it’s not just Louisiana that’s having issues…