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Man Arrested in Joe McKnight’s Death; Louisiana Sheriff Attempts to Defend Probe

by Associated PressDecember 6, 2016January 25, 2022

HARVEY, La. (AP)—The Louisiana man who fatally shot ex-NFL player Joe McKnight during a road rage dispute was jailed on a manslaughter charge as a sheriff angrily defended the investigation Tuesday, saying authorities […]

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Road Rage Ends in McKnight’s Death; Criticism of Case Looms

by Associated PressDecember 3, 2016January 25, 2022

HARVEY, La. (AP) — A road rage incident possibly sparked by a driver cutting off another on a nearby bridge spiraled into a shooting that left an ex-NFL player dead, […]

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More Minorities Getting ‘Strapped’ in Wake of Trump Election

by Zenitha PrinceDecember 2, 2016January 25, 2022

African Americans and other minorities are arming themselves, fearing a continued surge in hate crimes since the election of Donald Trump in November, according to NBC News. Four times as […]

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White Suspect in McKnight Shooting Not Charged & Released, Still Investigating

by Associated PressDecember 2, 2016January 25, 2022

The man who shot former NFL player Joe McKnight was released from custody overnight, authorities said Friday, saying they’ll be meeting with the district attorney’s office to discuss the case. […]

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Ex-NFL Player Joe McKnight Fatally Shot, Suspect in Custody

by Associated PressDecember 2, 2016January 25, 2022

Former NFL player Joe McKnight was shot to death following an argument at an intersection with another motorist outside New Orleans, authorities said. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand said the […]

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