21-year-old Malik Flowers has been arrested after the double Friday night shooting a block from the Donaldsonville High School football game. Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Donovan Jackson says Flowers faces second-degree murder for the death of 21-year-old Tyree Parker and an attempted murder charge…
Authorities have made an arrest in the Halloween shooting in Lake Charles Saturday night. 17 year old Artavien Green of Lake Charles is charged with 5 counts of aggravated 2nd degree battery, attempted 2nd degree battery, attempted 2nd degree murder, and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Police say 6 teenagers were shot after a fight broke out a house party. 5 of the victims were transported to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and one victim reportedly fighting for his life had to be air lifted to Lafayette General.
The number of salt marsh mosquitoes has increased despite no major rain in Louisiana – making the common flying insect bold and bothersome. Teiko Foxx has more.
October has consistently been one of the deadliest months of the year on roadways according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. Last year 94 people lost their lives in preventable roadway crashes. LHSC is urging drivers to be particularly careful this Halloween and avoid the fatal 4 which means wear your seatbelt, put your phone away, drive the speed limit, and don’t drive if you’ve been drinking. One more thing – Please pay close attention and watch out for pedestrians and trick or treaters.