The claim
“The Louisiana Senate passed legislation that would impose a death penalty charge when a gunman fires into a crowd and kills someone.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple reputable news outlets report that the Louisiana Senate advanced a bill expanding first‑degree murder definitions to include killings in public places, making the death penalty applicable when a shooter fires into a crowd and causes a death.
What we found
Multiple reputable news outlets report that the Louisiana Senate advanced a bill expanding first‑degree murder definitions to include killings in public places, making the death penalty applicable when a shooter fires into a crowd and causes a death.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The Senate unanimously advanced legislation to broaden first‑degree murder to include killings in public places, making the death penalty eligible.
kadn.com· KADN report on death‑penalty expansion - Background
Lawmakers cite the Mall of Louisiana shooting as justification for expanding first‑degree murder charges and death‑penalty eligibility.
msn.com· MSN coverage of bill
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