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Baton Rouge is about to get some much needed help from four powerful women.
Cleveland’s police union asked Ohio Gov. John Kasich to temporarily ban open-carry gun laws in the state, while the Republican National Convention is taking place this week.
Slain Baton Rouge Police Officer Montrell Jackson is remembered as a kind man who was troubled by the wave of violence. He crystallized what it's like being a Black police officer in these times.
Several police officers were shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Sunday morning, the New York Times reports. At least three officers were killed in Sunday’s incident, Mayor Kip Holden confirmed with the Times. Three others were wounded. From the Times: Mr. Holden said reports of an active shooter in the vicinity of the Hammond Aire Plaza on Airline Highway […]
Lil Boosie Speaks On The Recent Events In His Hometown Of Baton Rouge,LA.
A mayoral hopeful joins the chorus of critics who say Baton Rouge's mayor mishandled the aftermath of the Alton Sterling shooting. But Mayor Holder came out swinging at his critics.
Alton Sterling was shot and killed by police officers at close range in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Click here for full story) Alton’s mother with his weeping son by her side addressed the media today. Please see video below Warning this new video is graphic in nature
In the newly released video, an officer can be seen pulling an object out of Sterling's pocket after he was shot multiple times. It's unclear if the object is a firearm.
The image of Alton's 15-year-old son, Cameron, breaking down as he stood next to his mother at a Wednesday press conference will be ingrained in our memory for ages.
The two officers -- Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II -- were placed on administrative leave following the shooting. Lake previously discharged his weapon in the line of duty.