The three officers killed in Sunday’s police ambush are being remembered as heroes. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie explained at a press conference that the recent ambush on police is why they are prepared to use “militarized tactics.” Halen Doughty has more…

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Governor John Bel Edwards calls the Sunday’s fatal shooting of three police officers a diabolical attack on the very fabric of our society. Jeff Palermo has more from an emotional press conference..

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The tragic police shooting in Baton Rouge is being felt at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere says many people attending the convention are praying Baton Rouge, especially the families of the police officers who were killed.

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Villere says he believes public safety will become an even bigger platform for national leaders in response to the tragic shootings that have taken place throughout the country.

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Villere says security has been ramped up at the convention because of the recent violence. He says it takes an extra 30 minutes or so to get through security, but it’s worth it to keep everyone safe.

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The three law enforcement officers killed in Sunday’s ambush attack in Baton Rouge are being remembered today as heroes. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says Officer Matthew Gerald was a devoted husband and father of two and joined the Baton Rouge Police Department in March. Dabadie says Gerald also served in the Marine Corp, the Army, and served three tours in Iraq.

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32-year-old Corporal Montrell Jackson also lost his life and was a ten year veteran of the Baton Rouge Police Department. Chief Dabadie says Jackson had been with his wife for 10 years and they have a four month old son. He says Jackson’s devotion was to the city of Baton Rouge and the police department.

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East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s deputy Brad Garafola was also killed by Gavin Long after trying to save a BRPD officer. Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says Garafola leaves behind a wife and four children. He says all the officers ran toward the threat, not away from it.

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Fellow East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier was critically wounded and is in the hospital on life support from injuries to his head and stomach.

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Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie defended law enforcement’s use of “militarized tactics” in light of the recent ambush on police officers. He says the officers who responded did exactly what they were trained to do.

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Dabadie says police have been questioned repeatedly over the past couple of weeks about their use of “militarized tactics.” He says the tragedy that occurred Sunday is an example of why they must be prepared to use any and all means to neutralize a threat.

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The shooting occurred on Sunday morning less than a mile away from police headquarters. Dabadie says if the shooter, Gavin Long, was not stopped, he probably would have gone straight to police headquarters and taken more lives. He says it was a long range shot that ended Long’s terror.

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With the recent attacks on police in Dallas and Baton Rouge, there are some who are struggling with how to mentally handle these senseless tragedies. Medical Director at the Capital Area Human Services Dr. Aniedi Udofa (uh-need-E U-dough-fuh) says it’s easy to feel guilty, helpless and scared about what might happen next. She advises finding a trustworthy friend if you are having trouble coping…

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Udofa says it’s very important to have discussions with children during this time because social media can influence how the situation is perceived. She says it’s also a good idea for parents to talk about the importance of police officers and their role in keeping a community safe.

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Udofa says limit the amount of time your kids spend watching TV or on social media if you notice a change in their behavior. She says take time for yourself if you can tell you’re stressing and having a tough time dealing with the recent events.

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A murder/suicide in Sulphur has left a man and his 4-year-old-son dead. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Kim Myers says several calls came into their office of people who were worried about 59-year-old Kenneth Bacque (Bah-kay)

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Myers says police tried to make contact with Bacque when they arrived at his residence. She says when he did not respond, police forced their way into the home.

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Myers says the investigation is in the preliminary stages but it appears Bacque shot his son and then shot himself.

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The man who authorities say planned the ambush on police officers in Baton Rouge was seeking justice for the death of Alton Sterling, according to online posts. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Members of a saddened Baton Rouge community set up an impromptu memorial outside the store where police officers were ambushed and three lost their lives. Halen Doughty has more…

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State Police believe the shooter that killed three law enforcement officers and injured three others planned his attack. Major Doug Cain say 29-year-old Gavin Long of Kansas City stationed himself along Airline Highway in Baton Rouge to inflict pain on law enforcement….

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Cain says they are trying to determine when Long arrived in Baton Rouge and they are seeking anyone that may have been in contact with him.

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Cain says anyone with any information about the shooter or footage of the incident to contact state police or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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Friends and family members of the Louisiana law enforcement officers who lost their lives in an ambush on cops are devastated today as they mourn their loved ones. David St. Romain is a local singer in Baton Rouge, and good friends with fallen Deputy Brad Garafola. Romain says Deputy Garafola was the school resource officer at Woodlawn High when he was a student there…:

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Garafola leaves behind a wife and four children, a 21-year-old son who lives in Texas, a 15-year-old daughter, 12-year-old son, and 7-year-old daughter. When the first “shots fired” call came in Sunday morning, Roman says he realized it was Garafola’s voice that can be heard saying, “officer down,”…:

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Baton Rouge Police Officer Montrell Jackson is also one of the victims. Friends say Jackson was one of the best guys you’ve ever met, who loved being an officer and died doing what he loved. He and his wife had just welcomed a child into the world.

At the scene where three Baton Rouge police officers were fatally shot, members of a saddened community are placing flowers and balloons to express their support for the fallen officers. Police Chaplin Bob Ossler of New Jersey put three crosses above the impromptu memorial for the officers who were killed and prayed with the people who came with flowers. He says police need more prayers.

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41-year-old Matthew Gerald, another BRPD officer killed in the ambush, is a former Marine and Black Hawk Crew Chief in the Army. He leaves behind a wife and two daughters.

Joseph Cius of Orlando set up signs across the street from the scene on Airline Highway with the message of peace and unity. He says killing is not the way to get justice.

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The man identified as the shooter in the tragic fatal shooting of three police officers produced social media posts that discussed the demonstrations seeking justice for the death of Alton Sterling.  In a YouTube posting on July 10th Gavin Long says protesting Sterling’s death will not work and suggested violence instead.

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The ex-Marine lived in Kansas City and carried out his violent act on the day he turned 29 years old. In his online postings, he identifies himself as Cosmo Setepenra and last week said the best way to handle the shooting of Alton Sterling by two white police officers was through more violence…

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In earlier postings, Long  said he was not associated with any groups, but said at one time he belonged to the Nation of Islam. Last week, Long says you keep protesting the shooting death of Sterling but that won’t do anything to end what he perceived to be oppression…

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At a 2pm press conference, more details were released about the ambush attack that left three police officers dead and three more injured in Baton Rouge. Governor John Bel Edwards called the tragic incident “pure, unadulterated evil.”

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Col. Mike Edmonson says they are still trying to determine what 29-year-old Gavin Long did prior to the attack and to whom he may have spoken. Edmonson says they believe Long acted alone in the shooting.

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Edmonson says police are also investigating suspicious activity on Long’s social media accounts. He says they recovered a rental car Long used, which is being analyzed for evidence, as well as the weapons Long had at the time of the shooting.

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