The man accused of killing Callie Brunett and one of her two daughters that he kidnapped from their Loranger home confessed to reporters on Friday. Brooke Thorington has the story

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Three Shreveport residents killed in a single vehicle crash early Sunday have been identified by the Caddo Parish Coroner’s office. 19 year old Devion Patterson, 18 year old Jamario Washington and 17 year old Zaleaia Young all died in the crash that happened just after two am yesterday.

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The Supreme Court struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. Though this ruling undoes a ban that came after a mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017, in which a man killed 60 and injured hundreds more using semi-automatic rifles equipped with bump stocks, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino says it has more to do with regulation than with guns.

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The ruling leaves the door open for Congress to ban bump stocks through legislation.

Congressman Garret Graves has announced he will not seek re-election. This after the 6th District he represents was modified for the upcoming race, a majority-minority district that will stretch from Baton Rouge to Shreveport. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat says Graves he doesn’t think this means  Graves is riding off into the sunset just yet.

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The Man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter admitted to the media Friday that he did it and told them he’s been on and off Lexapro after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Daniel Callihan says he was just released from a mental hospital two weeks ago. When asked if he regrets what he did, Callihan said “I would kill me.”

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Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said Victoria Cox has also been arrested as an accomplice to Callihan. Both are facing capital murder and sexual battery charges.

The Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. A bump stock is an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. But, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino (see-oh-lean-oh) says a gun can be classified as a machine gun…

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. This is after his district was re-drawn to a majority-minority district. Sean Richardson has more.

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Republican Congressman Clay Higgins has landed a key committee assignment as the newest member of House Armed Services. The Lafayette congressman is Louisiana’s only member of House Armed Servies after Shreveport Congressman Mike Johnson had to give up his seat on the committee last year when he was elected as the first speaker from Louisiana. Incidentally, the House is set to pass its version of the 2025 defense spending bill on Friday.

The Supreme Court has struck down a ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. Mel Bridges has more.

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Congressman Garret Graves surprised a lot of people announcing on Friday he will not seek re-election. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat says he was not surprised by the decision.

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Daniel Callihan the man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter Erin admitted to reporters in Mississippi that he did it…adding that he was sober, but was had been on and off of Lexapro, a medication used to treat anxiety and depression.

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The FBI is has taken over the investigation into those murders now because Daniel Calihan took Erin and her sister Jalie across the state line to Mississippi when he fled. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards says they are working with the FBI and says since investigators have spoken with Callahan, he believes they have a much stronger case against him As far as his motive in the crime…

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The FBI is now the lead agency investigating the murder of Callie Brunett and her three-year-old daughter Erin of Loranger. That’s because the suspect Daniel Callihan took Ein and her sister Jalie across the state line to Mississippi. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards says they are working with the FBI and when asked if he believes Callihan could face the death penalty…

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Shreveport police responded to a major crash early yesterday at the intersection of North Market Street and McDaniel Drive. That’s where they found an overturned 2005 Toyata Camry with multiple injuries and three fatalities. Three people were taken to the hospital . Officials believe the Camry was speeding when it veered off the road hit two curbs, overturned and hit a tree. Police say a stolen gun was also recovered from the scene.

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. Last month Graves said he would seek re-election, but didn’t know if he would campaign in his current district or seek to unseat Start Republican Rep. Julia Letlow. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat wasn’t surprised.

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The Saints are on break until training camp after mandatory minicamp last week. Players and fans got their first looks at new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s new offense under quarterback Derek Carr. Carr raved about his excitement to have Kubiak in New Orleans and says he demands perfection…

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The Man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter admitted to the media on Friday that he did it and told them he’s been on and off Lexapro after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Daniel Callihan says he was just released from a mental hospital two weeks ago. When asked if he regrets what he did, Callihan said “I would kill me.”

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Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said Victoria Cox has also been arrested as an accomplice to Callihan. Theu are both facing capital murder and sexual battery charges.

The Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. A bump stock is an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. But, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino (see-oh-lean-oh) says a gun can be classified as a machine gun…

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. This is after his district was re-drawn to a majority-minority district. Sean Richardson has more.

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Republican Congressman Clay Higgins has landed a key committee assignment as the newest member of House Armed Services. The Lafayette congressman is Louisiana’s only member of House Armed Services after Shreveport Congressman Mike Johnson had to give up his seat on the committee last year when he was elected as the first speaker from Louisiana. Incidentally, the House is set to pass its version of the 2025 defense spending bill on Friday.

The Supreme Court struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. The Court ruled 6 to 3, along party lines, that the ATF had overstepped its boundaries when it banned bump stocks in 2018. The ruling also says that bump stocks shouldn’t be classified as machine guns since they don’t make the weapon fully automatic. In fact, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino says…

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Law enforcement in Baton Rouge have arrested several men they say had planned to ambush and kill Baton Rouge Police Officers. BRPD Special Investigations Detectives and the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force executed arrest warrants apprehending a 25 year old Dwayne Williams, 20 year old Bryson Lumbers and 18 year old Yazavier Gaines, along with a 16 year old. Authorities say the suspects had consistently posted photos of firearms equipped with machine gun conversion devices on social media.

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The man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter tells reporters he did it. In Mississippi, Friday afternoon, Daniel Calliban he confessed and blamed his medication for his actions.

Cut 4 (14) “…off Lexapro.”

Congressman Garret Graves has announced he will not seek re-election. This after the 6th District he represents was modified for the upcoming race, a majority-minority district that will stretch from Baton Rouge to Shreveport. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat says Graves is just not viable for a congressional seat right now, but he doesn’t think Garret Graves is riding off into the sunset just yet.

Cut 15 (10)  “…give up.”

The Man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter admitted to the media yesterday that he did it and told them he’s been on and off Lexapro after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Daniel Callihan says he was just released from a mental hospital two weeks ago. When asked if he regrets what he did, Callihan said “I would kill me.”

Cut 6 (05) “…easiest thing for me.”
Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said Victoria Cox has also been arrested as an accomplice to Callihan. Theu are both facing capital murder and sexual battery charges.

The Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. A bump stock is an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. But, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino (see-oh-lean-oh) says a gun can be classified as a machine gun…

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. This is after his district was re-drawn to a majority-minority district. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.” 
Republican Congressman Clay Higgins has landed a key committee assignment as the newest member of House Armed Services. The Lafayette congressman is Louisiana’s only member of House Armed Servies after Shreveport Congressman Mike Johnson had to give up his seat on the committee last year when he was elected as the first speaker from Louisiana. Incidentally, the House is set to pass its version of the 2025 defense spending bill on Friday.

Congressman Garret Graves surprised a lot of people announcing yesterday he will not seek re-election. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat says he was not surprised by the decision as Graves’ current 6th District was modified for the upcoming race and will stretch from Baton Rouge to Shreveport. This change makes the district a majority-minority.

Cut 14 (010)  “…shot at it.”
Daniel Callihan the man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter Erin admitted to reporters in Mississippi that he did it…adding that he was sober, but was had been on and off of Lexapro, a medication used to treat anxiety and depression. Callihan said he’s diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and he believes it was the side effects of the drug for his actions.

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The Supreme Court has struck down a ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. Mel Bridges has more.

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And be aware, the National Weather Service is predicting a broad area of low pressure will form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico early next week. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is expected across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana beginning tomorrow and lasting through the middle of next week.

The man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter tells reporters he did it. In Mississippi, Friday afternoon, Daniel Callihan he confessed and blamed his medication for his actions.

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Lexapro is a medication used to treat anxiety and depression. Callihan is facing multiple charges including capital murder, sexual battery and armed robbery. A second suspect 32 year old Victoria Cox has also been charged in the case.

Meanwhile, Shreveport police have arrested two people in connection with the deadly shooting of an elderly man that happened just south of Benton on Thursday. He had just gotten out of the car in his driveway when someone in a hoodie shot him several times. Detectives have arrested 22 year old Delandro Fleming as the shooter and say 23 year old Destiny Landers drove the getaway car. Both are charged with first degree murder.

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. Last month Graves said he would seek re-election, but didn’t know if he would campaign in his current district or seek to unseat Start Republican Rep. Julia Letlow. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat wasn’t surprised.

Cut 13 (10)  “…did it.”

Law enforcement have arrested some men they say had planned to ambush and kill Baton Rouge Police Officers. BRPD Special Investigations Detectives and the US Marchal’s Fugitive Task Force executed arrest warrants apprehending a 25 year old Dwayne Williams, 20 year old Bryson Lumbers and 18 year old Yazavier Gaines, along with a 16 year old. Authorities say the suspects had consistently posted photos of firearms equipped with machine gun conversion devices on social media.

The search has ended for two young girls from Loranger discovered missing when their mother 35 year old Callie Brunett was found dead in their home yesterday morning. Officials believe the mother was killed Tuesday and Daniel Callighan fled with the two girls. 6 year old Jalie Brunett was found safe when authorities located Callighan in Jackson, Mississippi. The body of 3 year old Erin Brunett was found nearby. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Captain Jimmy Travis says Callighan dated the girls mother and are hoping to learn more about motive once they question him.

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Callie Brunett’s stolen car was spotted on camera in McComb, Mississippi, Thursday morning. In Jackson law enforcement were suspicious when they saw Callaghan pulling on doors in a neighborhood.

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A new survey shows most Louisianians support expanding both fossil fuels and renewable energy. Mel Bridges has the story.

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Not a bad start for Governor Jeff Landry who’s first legislative session of his first term in office got him much of what he set out to accomplish. He didn’t get enough support for the Constitutional convention he wanted though and political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that may take some legwork.

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