MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A man was shot and killed Thursday by police in West Monroe.
According to the police report, officers responded to a Domestic Disturbance call in the 1100 block of Tulane Ave.
Once on the scene, the report says that officers were trying to make contact with the individuals involved. One of those involved refused repeated verbal commands by the officers, and eventually, according to the report, brandished a firearm and pointed it toward the officers.
At this point, the report goes on to say, officers fired their weapons and wounded the individual, who was then transported to the Glenwood Regional Medical Center where he subsequently died from his injuries.
Chief Christopher Elg requested that the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office handle the officer involved shooting investigation.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:00 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:00:54 GMT
MOORE, Ok. (KNOE 8 News) - President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs
MOORE, Ok. (KNOE 8 News) - President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs
Friday, May 17 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:09:18 GMT
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
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