Authorities in central Louisiana say a 6-year-old child is dead and his father in critical condition following a pursuit and officer involved shooting. Avoyelles Parish Coroner, Dr. L.J. Mayeux, says apparently a warrant had been issued for the driver, Chris Few, which is why he was being sought by City Marshals from the Ward 2 office in Marksville. He says a chase later ensued…:
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He says that’s when there was an exchange of gunfire..Few was hit and taken to a hospital in critical condition, and the child was shot several times and died on the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

In the November 21st runoff for Attorney General, incumbent Republican Buddy Caldwell has received the endorsement of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus. His fellow Republican challenger, former Congressman Jeff Landry, announced the support of the third place finisher in the primary race for AG, Democrat Geri Broussard Baloney, earlier this week.

State Police is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that forced an 18-wheeler over the guardrail on I-10 West into the Pearl River near the Louisiana-Mississippi line. Sgt. Nick Manale says three vehicles are thought to be involved in last night’s crash, two big rigs and a black pickup truck, which fled the scene…:
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He says they continue to interview witnesses to try to figure out how this crash occurred.

The first college football playoff rankings are out and LSU is ranked second, while Alabama is ranked fourth. The two teams with national championship hopes will meet on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa.