One man is dead and two others injured after an early morning triple shooting in LaPlace. The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office says they found an 18-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man at a home suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to an area hospital, where their conditions are unknown. Before authorities arrived, a third victim, 23-year-old Travis Gregoire of LaPlace, was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The investigation is in its early stages.

Over a quarter of a million dollars has been raised for the 11 victims and the families of the two women killed in July’s Lafayette theater shooting. Pixus Digital Printing CEO Todd Landry says the majority of the money was raised by selling signs, t-shirts, car decals. He says they’ve come out with a new Lafayette Strong commemorative wooden sign with all the proceeds going to the victims and their families…

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The United Way says an initial payment of five-thousand dollars has been sent to each of the victim families.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says a Prairieville man is dead after an argument with his girlfriend turned violent. They say, during the altercation in the couple’s home, Jonqualya Benton allegedly retrieved a knife and stabbed 21-year-old Deshad Perry in the chest. Perry was transported to a local hospital where he later died. Benton is charged with one count of manslaughter among other charges. It’s reported the couple’s one-year-old child was with them at the time of the incident.

The multi-state Powerball lottery game has a new matrix, which will lead to bigger jackpots and the rules have changed so more money can be won from lower-tier prizes. Emelie Gunn has more….

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