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BATON ROUGE - In a joint statement, law enforcement agencies statewide say they re bracing for potential protests at state buildings in the coming days but that no significant threats have materialized as of Thursday.
Public Safety Officials Remain Prepared for State Capitol Protests, Stress Importance of Safe and Peaceful Assemblies
BATON ROUGE, LA – Through a collaborative effort of federal, state, and local public safety agencies, officials continue to prepare for possible protests at the Louisiana State Capitol. Representatives from the Louisiana State Police; DPS Police; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal; Louisiana Attorney General’s Office; Louisiana Army National Guard; Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness; East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office; Baton Rouge Police Department; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; United States Attorney Office; and the Louisiana Legislative Sergeant at Arms are working closely to coordinate security protocols and ensure safety for protesters, capitol grounds and staff, and the surrounding community.
Authorities respond to shooting on Perimeter Drive; one person injured
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Friday, January 08 2021
Jan 8, 2021
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BATON ROUGE - On Friday (Jan. 8) morning, a shooting that left one person injured occurred near Baton Rouge s Glen Oaks area, off Silverleaf Avenue.
Officials with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff s Office say a man was shot in the 6600 block of Perimeter Drive early Friday morning.
Few details related to the shooting or the victim s condition have been released at this time.
This is a developing situation, please check back for updates.