A former employer of 37-year-old Alton Sterling is speaking up on behalf of the man who was shot and killed by Baton Rouge Police Officers. Brandon Boutin hired Sterling to be a line cook at a local Baton Rouge restaurant. He says that Sterling was known as the “CD man,” and that it wasn’t unusual to see him outside the store where he died trying to make a living…:
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He says despite Sterling’s criminal past, he was working hard to straight out his life and make sure everything was on the up and up.

Was the shooting of Sterling justified? That’s the question many are asking. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says he was present when members of the Baton Rouge Police Department began interviewing the two officers involved…:
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The officers, Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake are on paid leave.

The religious organization, Together Baton Rouge, believes the federal investigation into the fatal police shooting of 37-year-old Alton Sterling’s should not just examine whether the shooting was justified. Rev. Lee Wesley believes things like false arrest, aggravated battery, assault with a deadly weapon, and second degree murder should also be considered…:
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Wesley hopes that if any federal or local laws have been violated, the US Department of Justice will recommend charges against the officers.

This evening, Governor John Bel Edwards will deliver remarks at a prayer vigil with community leaders, faith leaders, and elected officials from around the Baton Rouge area.

Governor John Bel Edwards meets this afternoon with the U.S. Attorneys, FBI, and State Police in regards to the fatal police shooting of 37-year-old Alton Sterling. Deputy Chief of Staff for the governor, Julie Baxter Payer, says Edwards’ goal is to have a full and thorough investigation and maximum transparency…:
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Cops have said they believe Sterling was armed at the time of the shooting. Brandon Boutin was an employer of Sterling’s at a local Baton Rouge restaurant. He says Sterling was a good person who was never looking for trouble…:
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Authorities say the investigation could go on for a month or more.

People throughout north Louisiana are gathering this afternoon when 28-year-old Sterlington Police Sgt. David Elahi (eh-lah-hee), who was killed by a suspected drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop, will be laid to rest. 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.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a man from Natchez drowned after he fell overboard from his boat on the Tensas River in Catahoula Parish while hunting for frogs. They say 44-year-old Carroll Dobson was with his two sons when he stopped the vessel and stood up before going over. LDWF is leading the investigation, and say it’s believed Dobson was drinking alcohol at the time of the incident and was not wearing a life jacket. They say his sons weren’t wearing life jackets either.

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.