8:30 LRN Newscast Nov 21

Authorities release police body cam and dash cam video of the fatal arrest attempt of 45-year-old Derrick Kittling of Alexandria on November 6th. State Police Lt. Melissa Matey says the video shows a Rapides Parish Sheriff’s deputy involved in a scuffle with Kittling during a traffic stop and during the physical altercation Kittling gained possession of the deputy’s taser…:

CUT 13(11)      “…to his injuries.”

State Police Colonel Lamar Davis says LSP is conducting a thorough investigation that will be done fairly and impartially.

West Baton Rouge Parish deputies rolled up on a knife attack in progress Sunday on Interstate 10, and had to shoot the assailant. State Police Trooper Chis Reed says a Motorist Assistance Patrol worker stopped to help a broken down driver, but was stabbed for his trouble. Deputies witnessed it and shot the attacker. Both the victim and attacker are dead. LSP is now investigating…:

CUT 06(10)      “…appropriate time.”

 

Federal labor data shows Louisiana with another record low in unemployment. Jeff Palermo has more…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Palermo.”

Deputies in Calcasieu Parish are seeking a woman who went missing early Saturday morning after visiting a local video poker place. 32-year-old Stephanie Fong is white, average height and has red hair with orange highlights. She was last seen driving her white 2014 Toyota SUV. Call the sheriff’s office with info: (337) 491-3605.