Governor John Bel Edwards has a meeting scheduled for this afternoon with members of the US Attorney’s office, FBI and state police as the investigation into Alton Sterling’s death continues. Former US Attorney Harry Rosenberg on what takes place when federal government investigates an officer-involved shooting to see if the victim’s civil rights were violated…
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Executive Director of the Louisiana ACLU, Marjorie Esman, says there are too many unknowns in the incident…
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Baton Rouge police say Sterling was armed when they encountered him. A second cell phone video of the shooting, shows one of the officers taking what appears to be a gun from his pocket after Sterling was shot.

The funeral is today for Sterlington Police Sergeant David Elahi (eh-lah-hee) who was killed over the fourth of July weekend when a suspected drunk driver plowed into him as he was working a traffic stop. Reverend Chad Brooks will officiate the funeral service and says Elahi loved to help people, which he did not only as a police officer, but through his other endeavors, including an inflatable jumper company he owned…
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Elahi leaves behind a two-year-old child and fiance who is expecting a child in January.

The Lafayette School Board will not change its Pledge of Allegiance policy despite an advocacy group’s request to change the policy after a student was allegedly mistreated at Acadiana High for not stand during the pledge. Students in Lafayette will continue to stand during the pledge, but do not have to recite it because of religious beliefs.

The US Department of Justice and the FBI is now handling the case of the police shooting of 37-year-old Alton Sterling. Former US Attorney Harry Rosenberg expects this investigation to last about a month…:
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Cell phone videos are going viral that show two cops on top of Sterling in an altercation outside a gas station before shooting him. ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Marjorie Esman says officers Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II had just 7 years of experience between them and, with 122 black people killed by law enforcement this year alone, something needs to be done…:
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Cops say Sterling was armed when he was shot and killed.

Funeral services will be held today for the Sterlington Police officer who was killed by a suspected drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Officials with Louisiana’s movie industry are excited Governor Edwards has called on Louisiana Economic Development to conduct an extensive review of the state’s film tax credit program. Executive Director of the Louisiana Film Entertainment Association, Robert Vosbein (Voz-bean)…:
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The US Department of Justice will investigate the fatal police shooting in Baton Rouge. Emelie Gunn on what happens next..:
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Executive Director of the Louisiana ACLU, Marjorie Esman, says in order to prevent these types of police shootings from happening, officers need more training. She’s concerned about the body cameras not being in use in the Sterlington case..:
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People throughout north Louisiana are gathering today to mourn the loss of 28-year-old Sterlington Police Sgt. David Elahi (eh-lah-hee), who was killed by a suspected drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop. Rev. Chad Brooks was a friend of Elahi’s and will officiate the funeral service today. He says Elahi was kindhearted as an officer and genuinely cared for the people he helped…:
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Elahi is survived by his fiancé Danna Parsley and 2-year-old daughter Alba, as well as an expected child due in January.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says they are questioning the parents of a 2-year-old body whose body was found on the Mississippi River levee near the Huey P Long Bridge. It’s reported that a family member of the child called the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office to report the boy missing on Tuesday, and now the investigation is being taken over by JPSO. Additional information is not available at this time.

The FBI and the US Department of Justice are handling the case of the police shooting death of 37 year old Alton Sterling. Former US Attorney Harry Rosenberg says the officers could face charges if it’s determined Sterling’s rights were violated and if excessive force was used..:
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The ACLU is demanding answers..:
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Jefferson Parish authorities say the deceased body of a 2 year-old boy has been found on the Mississippi River levee. The boy’s body was found near the Huey P. Long bridge on the east bank. It’s reported the boy’s parents are being questioned at the sheriff’s office. Additional details are not being released at this time.

Governor Edwards has called on Louisiana Economic Development to conduct an extensive review of the state’s film tax credit program. Executive Director of the Louisiana Film Entertainment Association, Robert Vosbein (Voz-bean), says the state has issued $1.4 billion in tax credits in the past 8 years, and lawmakers capped the program at $180 million last year. Vosbein says putting a cap on the program hurt the industry…:
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About 36 other states have similar tax incentives, which means producers have other options for filming destinations.

So what happens now that federal agencies will lead the investigation into the fatal police shooting of 37-year-old Alton Sterling from Baton Rouge? Former US Attorney Harry Rosenberg says the extensive probe begins with FBI agents trying to determine if lethal force was necessary…:
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Cell phone videos are going viral that show two officers, Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II, on top of Sterling in an altercation outside a gas station before shooting him. Executive Director of the Louisiana ACLU, Marjorie Esman, says there are too many unknowns in the incident…:
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Police say Sterling was armed when he was shot.

People throughout north Louisiana are gathering today to mourn the loss of 28-year-old Sterlington Police Sgt. David Elahi (eh-lah-hee), who was killed by a suspected drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop. Rev. Chad Brooks was a friend of Elahi’s and will officiate the funeral service today…:
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Elahi is survived by his fiancé Danna Parsley and 2-year-old daughter Alba, as well as an expected child due in January.

Most of the state remains under a heat advisory which will be in effect from late this morning into this evening. The National Weather Service says the heat index could reach as much as 110 degrees in some areas. They say the impacts could include heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and people should drink more water than you usually would and try to minimize time in direct sun.

Governor John Bel Edwards is calling on federal agencies to investigate the fatal officer involved shooting which left 37-year-old Alton Sterling dead. Emelie Gunn has more…

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There are cries for justice as result of the fatal shooting. During an emotional press conference, the president of the Baton Rouge branch of the NAACP, Mike McClanahan, called out the Baton Rouge Police Department for not releasing the security footage of the shooting. McClanahan not only called for a federal investigation, but demanded that those he believes are responsible step down from their positions, including the Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie.

During a press conference earlier today, Baton Rouge NAACP president Mike McClanahan called for Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie to resign as a result of the shooting of Alton Sterling. Dabadie says he has worked with McClanahan for the past few years on resolving problems like this, and he believes McClanahan was speaking out of emotion.
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Dabadie says they have turned audio and video evidence of the incident to the US Justice Department so they can conduct a “transparent, neutral investigation.”

Much of Louisiana is under a heat advisory today. Kent Kuyper with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says temperatures reached mid to upper 90s this afternoon and we won’t see much of a cool down at night….
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Governor John Bel Edwards spoke out about the recent officer involved shooting which resulted in the death of 37-year-old Alton Sterling of Baton Rouge. Edwards is calling on federal agencies to investigate the fatal shooting…

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Edwards says State Police will also assist if needed.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says Sterling was armed when he was shot by police officers outside a convenience store, but they still have questions on how this tragedy occurred. Dabadie offered the media the information about the shooting they have at this time. He says someone called 911 saying that a black man selling CDs threatened them with a gun.

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Dabadie says they have turned audio and video evidence of the incident to the US Justice Department

Quinyetta McMillian, the mother of Alton Sterling’s oldest son, also spoke at a press conference today. Sterling’s oldest son, 15-year-old Cameron, became emotional watching his mother speak about his father. McMillian blames the media for making this harder on her family by showing cell phone footage of the incident.

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A heat advisory is in effect today for most of the state. Kent Kuyper with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says the hottest part of the year typically comes around the first two weeks in August. He says it’s important to take precautions when going outside so you don’t get overheated.

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It has been an emotional day in Baton Rouge as state officials, police officers and groups try to cope with the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alton Sterling, who was shot multiple times after struggling with two white police officers. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says they are like every one else as they have a lot of questions when it comes to this shooting…
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Some have been calling for Dabadie’s resignation, but he says that won’t happen.

Governor Edwards has called on the US Department of Justice to lead an investigation into the shooting death of Sterling. Edwards says in the meantime, more violence is not needed….
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Names of the officers have been released. They are Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake. Between the two of them they have seven years of experience.

During an emotional press conference, people cried out for justice. Halen Doughty has more…
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Former LSU basketball star Glen Davis has told TMZ-dot-com that Sterling was a great guy and had a big personality. Sterling was apparently selling CDs outside of a conveience store at the time of the shooting. Davis told TMZ that the CDs were how Sterling supported his family and he was not a guy to use violence at all.

Governor John Bel Edwards calls on federal agencies to investigate the fatal police shooting of 37-year-old Alton Sterling. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Meanwhile, the leader of the Baton Rouge chapter of NAACP, says Sterling’s family deserves justice as these two police officers did not act in accordance with the law….
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During a press conference earlier this morning, Baton Rouge NAACP president Mike McClanahan called for Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie to resign as a result of the shooting of Alton Sterling. Dabadie says he has worked with McClanahan for the past few years on resolving problems like this, and he believes McClanahan was speaking out of emotion.
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Dabadie says they have turned audio and video evidence of the incident to the US Justice Department so they can conduct a “transparent, neutral investigation.”

Most of Louisiana is under a heat advisory today. Kent Kuyper with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says temperatures are in the mid to upper 90s this afternoon and we don’t see much of a cool down at night….
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There’s heartbreak and frustration over the shooting death of Alton Sterling. Two white Baton Rouge police officers wrestled Sterling down to the ground and one of them fatally shot the 37-year-old black man outside of a convenience store early Tuesday morning.

His family calls Sterling a caring father, while the president of the Baton Rouge chapter of the NAACP, Mike Mclanahan, says someone should lose their job over Sterling’s death…
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Governor John Bel Edwards says federal agencies will oversee the investigation into the shooting….
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Edwards says he’s troubled by the cell phone video that’s been released, which shows two officers on top of Sterling at the time of the shooting.

Louisiana has received a 60-million dollar grant that officials say will help alleviate traffic congestion in Lafayette and Baton Rouge. Halen Doughty has more…
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The heat is on again in Louisiana. Kent Kuyper, with the National Weather Service, says rain is what usually cools us off in the summer. He says unfortunately, there is very little chance for precipitation over the next few days…
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