4:30 LRN Newscast June 16

Lawmakers are debating over Congressional Maps in Senate Governmental Affairs after a court-imposed deadline of June 20th remains in effect for a map with two majority-Black districts. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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State Police say a Bossier Parish man died early this morning, when his car left the roadway and smashed into some trees – ejecting him. 37-year-old Geoffrey Davis was pronounced dead at the scene. Troopers say they don’t know if he was wearing a seatbelt or not. A blood tox test will reveal whether impairment played a role in the crash.

 

There is now a hefty reward for information to solve the one-year-old murder of 17-year-old Shamia Little in Shreveport. Special Agent Doug Williams says she was found dead from a single gunshot in a public park, and they now hope a $50-thousand reward may prompt someone to come forward…:

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Those with tips should call 800-CALL-FBI

A crime watchdog group says someone needs to take another look at a Tangipahoa Parish case wherein a rape victim, who was impregnated by her alleged attacker was ordered to pay him child support. Metropolitan Crime Commission head Rafael Goyeneche says the girl did lodge a complaint, albeit years after the crime occurred…:

CUT 14 (12)      “…hasn’t been investigated.”

He’s referred the case to another agency to see if investigating the man is merited.