A suspect was shot and killed by a Bossier City Police Officer early Monday morning. The officer was responding to a 9-1-1 hang-up call and Police say, when the officer arrived became involved in a life-threatening encounter. The officer discharged their weapon resulting in a fatal shooting. The incident was turned over to the Louisiana State Police who is now investigating.
Fortunately, a one-year-old Shreveport child sleeping in a car when it was stolen was found unharmed. The child’s mother had left her car running while she went inside to get jackets. An hour after the theft, an officer working extra duty at a Walmart found the child safe in the parking lot. The stolen car was later found at a Circle K near an apartment complex. SPD CPL. Chris Bordelon says officers tracked 17-year-old Marcus Madden who allegedly stole the vehicle there.
Cut 4 (07) “…Madden into custory.”
The Superbowl is Sunday, and Superbowl week here. Peter O’Reilly with the NFL says one goal of the week-long festivities is to make the Super Bowl accessible to everyone, not just those who cannot attend the game. Tonight is Super Bowl Opening Night at the Superdome.
Cut 11 (10) “…really engaging event.”
The NFL Experience opens Wednesday at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
One of the highlights of this past weekend was the performance by TCU wide receiver Jack Bech in the Senior Bowl. One month after his older brother, Tiger Bech, died tragically in the New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street, Bech was named the Senor Bowl MVP with had six catches for 68 yards and he caught the game winning touchdown pass on the final play of the game.
Bech starred at St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette.