I live in the area. Some notes:
1. The Black Panthers were in town saying they were opening a local chapter.
2. A pawn shop was robbed and four street thugs arrested saying they plotted to kill officers. These were handguns and more street thugs.
3. One report was perp began firing at a nearby business. To take out that many officers - most of whom were geared up - he or they were using serious firepower.
4. Our black mayor, Kip Holden, has gone AWOL. Did nothing to quiet the rioters and just disappeared for two weeks now.
5. The local media is liberal and have called the Sterling matter a murder and played it non stop.
6. The ACLU sued the local police for arresting protestors who were attempting to block the interstate.
7. It seemed like things had calmed down.
8. Woman who saw the first gunman said he was in all black. Looked like he had tactical training.
Interesting. Thanks.
The (Baton Rouge) Advocate has been completely inflammatory all throughout the past two weeks.
Best information summary so far, TC. Please stay on it! Be safe.