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• Man allegedly shot teenage girls, dumped them at New Orleans intersection

  June 10, 2022 3:11 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A man accused of shooting two girls and then leaving them at an intersection in New Orleans was captured in another parish. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said Jordan Mitchell, 19, was taken into custody Thursday night in Slidell as a fugitive. He faces two... more »

• Texas trooper to be taken off life support; organs will be donated

  March 30, 2021 5:26 PM

  WACO - A Texas trooper shot multiple times is no longer showing "valuable brain activity" and will be taken off life support, officials said. "After extensive life-saving efforts conducted by the Baylor Scott and White medical professionals, it has been determined that Trooper Chad Walker no longer displays signs... more »

• Coast Guard rescues swimmer caught in riptide near Dauphin Island

  July 8, 2020 11:09 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard responded to a swimmer in distress near Dauphin Island, Alabama, Tuesday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a report at approximately 3 p.m. that a female swimmer was in distress after reportedly being pulled out by the riptide off Dauphin Island's public... more »

• New Year's Day shooting in Donaldsonville leaves man in critical condition Play Video

  January 1, 2020 12:00 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - An overnight shooting in Donaldsonville has left one man in critical condition. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed that deputies were dispatched to St. Patrick Street, early Wednesday morning. The male victim and his wife had just returned home from a church service when he... more »

• 7 kids hurt in ATV wreck in Livingston Parish

  April 14, 2017 5:21 PM

  FRENCH SETTLEMENT - Seven kids were hurt in an ATV crash on Lena Lane in French Settlement Friday afternoon. One of the seven was taken to the hospital by an ambulance, others were taken by parents authorities at the scene confirmed. Injuries range from broken bones to road rash.... more »

• Suspect wanted for shooting on N. 23rd Street; victim in critical condition

  January 24, 2017 5:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police detectives are attempting to identify a suspect accused of shooting a man on Jan. 20 on North 23rd Street near Jefferson Avenue. Investigators believe the shooting was a result of an argument between the suspect and the victim, a 35-year-old man. The... more »

• One in critical condition after shooting on Jefferson Avenue Play Video

  January 20, 2017 1:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Authorities responded to a shooting on Jefferson Avenue near North 23rd Street on Friday around noon. According to sources, EMS transported a 35-year-old man to the hospital with life threatening injuries. Witnesses say he was shot in the head and a few shots were heard. ... more »

• Four workers remain in critical condition after Exxon fire Play Video

  November 23, 2016 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Four workers burned during a fire at Exxon refinery Tuesday remain in critical condition at the Baton Rouge General Burn Unit. Exxon is mum on what caused the fire. A watchdog group over the petro chemical industry is blasting Exxon tonight. That group is making bold claims saying... more »

• Pregnant woman in critical condition after being shot in midsection

  October 2, 2015 11:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say a 19-year-old pregnant woman is in critical condition Friday after her boyfriend said he accidentally shot her in the midsection Thursday night. Baton Rouge Police charged Jason Williams, 19, with negligent injury and illegal use of a weapon Thursday night. Police said Williams stated... more »