Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand held a news conference today to update the case of the death of former NFL player Joe McKnight during an apparent road rage incident. Multiple protests are taking place over the fact that the shooter, 54-year-old Ronald Gasser, was released claiming self defense. Normand warned against spreading rumors:
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According to a release, McKnight exited his car and was shot by Gasser as he approached the shooter’s passenger window.

This protester says this case would be handled much differently if the races were revered…:
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Officials say the case is now in the hands of the DA. The investigation is ongoing.

An arrest has been made in the case of the Bourbon Street shooting that left Demontris Toliver dead and 9 others injured. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison says 20-year-old Jordan Clay of Lafayette has been charged with 2nd degree murder. He says a multi-agency investigation led to his arrest…:
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A second suspect is at large.

The Edwards’ family is getting in the holiday spirit as they will spend their first Christmas in the Governor’s Mansion. First Lady Donna Edwards says they’ve revamped the backyard since moving back in after the home flooded…:
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She says after taking on about 7 feet of water in the basement she hopes displaying Louisiana’s French heritage