Sunday, September 13, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 93
Crime & Public SafetyKATC

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video

A defendant accused in the killing of Charlie Kirk made statements to his roommate expressing regret about the incident, according to a recorded conversation presented as evidence in court Thursday. The video recording revealed the suspect saying he wished he hadn't committed the act, providing insight into his mindset following the alleged crime. This development came during court proceedings in the ongoing case related to Kirk's death in Louisiana.

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KLFY16h ago
Crime & Public Safety

Teenager found dead in Sulphur pond after boating accident

A 16-year-old teenager was found dead in a pond in Sulphur after a boating accident, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Marine Division. The body was recovered following a capsized boating incident in the area.

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KATC21h ago
Crime & Public Safety

Teen disappears after boat flips in Sulphur pond, deputies say

Deputies are searching for a teenager who went missing after a boat capsized in a pond in Sulphur. The incident occurred in a local waterway, and rescue efforts are underway to locate the missing child.

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KLFY1d ago
Crime & Public Safety

One injured, one arrested in Jennings altercation, crash

A 24-year-old Jennings man, Phillip Lyons Jr., was arrested following an altercation and crash in Jennings. One person was injured in the incident. Lyons faces multiple charges including aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, obstructing a public road, and driving without a license.

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