Louisiana National Guard
Coverage of Louisiana National Guard in the Nexus archive.
- NOPD, National Guard are sweeping corners near New Orleans Public Library
Following a community meeting on July 21 concerning safety issues for RTA passengers, New Orleans Police and the Louisiana National Guard began conducting sweeps near the main branch of the New Orleans Public Library. While some commuters expressed relief regarding the police presence due to drug use and crime, unhoused individuals seeking temporary shelter reported being turned away or ordered to leave by both police and military personnel.
- What to know about a Louisiana father fatally shooting 8 children, including his own
A Louisiana father, Shamar Elkins, fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, and injured two women in a mass shooting in Shreveport. Elkins died after a police pursuit, and authorities reported no motive. He had a prior felony conviction for illegal gun use and served in the Louisiana National Guard.