Investigators are looking into an officer-involved shooting in front of the Caesar’s Superdome this morning. Deputy NOPD Superintendent Chris Goodly says around 7 am three officers were called to assist a Superdome security team. The man pulled a knife which led to him being shot. Goodly says NOPD was only there because they were asked to help…:
CUT 05(14) “…from time to time.”
The suspect is in stable condition. The officer is on desk duty pending the investigation.
A day after Senator John Kennedy issued a statement he’s seriously considering running for governor next year, Senator Bill Cassidy was asked what his intentions are there…:
CUT 12(05) “…tease it now.”
This week the state Republican Party announced they’re backing of Attorney General, Jeff Landry for governor. Cassidy says that smacks of “back room deal making.”
A new report finds Louisiana is near the bottom for catching lung cancer before it’s too late. Marsanne Golsby has more…:
CUT 01(30) “…Golsby.”
Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker awarded Andrew Lincoln with a special life-saving award for risking his own life to pull a woman from a burning car crash. That happened October 9th on Highway 164 in Webster. Lincoln is a tow truck driver and was answering another call, when he spied the crash and took action.