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A friend of Viloude Louis holds a picture of the girlJefferson Parish Sheriff's investigators say a 13-year-old boy killed his young sister when he tried wrestling moves on the 5-year-old girl.
more>> Jefferson Parish Sheriff's investigators say a 13-year-old boy killed his young sister when he tried wrestling moves on the 5-year-old girl.more>> The criminal investigation into the case continues, but already the teen suspect's claims have pushed questions about violent video programming and child behavior back into focus.
more>> The criminal investigation into the case continues, but already the teen suspect's claims have pushed questions about violent video programming and child behavior back into focus.
more>> Officers booked 28-year-old Loran Anthony Williams with operating the lab and a number of other drug-related offenses.
more>> Officers booked 28-year-old Loran Anthony Williams with operating the lab and a number of other drug-related offenses.
more>> "Officers are asking the public's help in finding 15-year old Shanna Rodgers, who was last seen yesterday at about 10:00 P.M."more>> "Officers are asking the public's help in finding 15-year old Shanna Rodgers, who was last seen yesterday at about 10:00 P.M."more>> Police responded Tuesday evening to a multiple shooting in Hollygrove.more>> Police responded Tuesday evening to a multiple shooting in Hollygrove.more>> A Covington science camp reopened a day after two students were hurt in an experiment that went wrong. Both are being treated for burns, one in Shreveport and the other in Baton Rouge.more>> A Covington science camp reopened a day after two students were hurt in an experiment that went wrong. Both are being treated for burns, one in Shreveport and the other in Baton Rouge.more>> Summer officially begins on June 21. But with temperatures already soaring into the 90's, locals say they hate to see what July and August will bring.
more>> Summer officially begins on June 21. But with temperatures already soaring into the 90's, locals say they hate to see what July and August will bring.
more>> New Orleans Police Superintendent announced that an officer was dismissed for violating the Department's policy on moral conduct.more>> New Orleans Police Superintendent announced that an officer was dismissed for violating the Department's policy on moral conduct.more>> Green Wave fans and supporters have been willing to open their wallets to ensure the university finally gets back something it hasn't had since the old Tulane Stadium closed in 1974: an on-campus football experience.more>> Green Wave fans and supporters have been willing to open their wallets to ensure the university finally gets back something it hasn't had since the old Tulane Stadium closed in 1974: an on-campus football experience.more>> It was a blast that could be seen and heard for miles. A natural gas pipeline ruptured near Franklinton Tuesday morning, and dozens of residents were forced from their homes.
more>> It was a blast that could be seen and heard for miles. A natural gas pipeline ruptured near Franklinton Tuesday morning, and dozens of residents were forced from their homes.
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UPDATE: THE ST. TAMAMNY PARISH CORONER'S OFFICE IDENTIFIES THE DECEASED AS THOMAS JAMES RINKUS, JR.
Pearl River, La. - A 19 year-old Pearl River man was killed Sunday and a 17 year-old was injured after a homemade explosive device they were constructing detonated unexpectedly, according to the St. Tammany Sheriff's Office.
Police say around 7:30 Sunday night, the Sheriff's office received a loud noise complaint from a resident in the 39000 block of St. Paul's Dr. in the Pearl River area.
The caller reported hearing loud noises coming from a nearby residence. As the responding deputy was approaching the residence, he also reported hearing a loud explosion.
Upon arrival, the deputy found a 19 year-old man dead on the ground near the device. A 17 year- old was inside the house and was injured. He was transported to an area hospital. His condition is unknown at this time.
Technicians with the Sheriff's office Hazardous Device Unit conducted a thorough search of the area and examined the device itself to ensure there was no remaining threat. The exact composition of the explosive materials has not yet been determined.
