More shootings have been linked to murder suspect 22-year old Sean Barrette in Jefferson Parish now. Barrette was arrested yesterday and charged with the murders of three people in West Metairie Avenue and one in New Orleans. Now Jefferson Parish Sherriff’s authorities have connected him to a June 17th shooting of a female driver on I-10. The victim was not killed but her vehicle was struck multiple times with bullets. Authorities say she originally thought it was hail and drove to her home and then discovered bullet holes. This was hours before the first killing in Metairie. And Kenner Police says another driver was followed closely on 1-10 and the vehicle pulled beside them and fired several shots, that driver also was not injured.
Mental health has been the focus of conversation following that killing spree. The suspect Sean Barrette had been committed twice in recent months. New Orleans licensed professional counselor Mark Saucier says sometimes those that have the potential to hurt others may keep to themselves, but there are cues to listen for that might raise some red flags.
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A Congressional subcommittee tackled the question of whether or not African Americans should receive reparations for the United States’ history of slavery and racial injustice. Congressman Mike Johnson argues the plan is unconstitutional, and unfeasible. He says even major civil rights leaders and other prominent African Americans are against the idea.
Governor Edward signed the Seafood Labeling Bill yesterday so restaurants that aren’t serving seafood from the U-S must let you know. Bill sponsor Represenative Truck Gisclair acknowledges that many Americans do not realize that 90-percent of the seafood they consume at restaurants is imported. He wants tourist in Louisiana to know if they’re getting the real deal.
Gisclair hopes this will encourage restaurants to serve local seafood.