A suspect is in custody in connection with fires at 3 historically black churches in Louisiana, a federal prosecutor said in a statement.
"A suspect has been identified in connection with the three church burnings in Opelousas, Louisiana, and is in state custody," the U.S. attorney said.
The suspect’s name was not released. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana David C. Josephthat:"A suspect has been identified in connection with the three church burnings in Opelousas, Louisiana, and is in state custody." "The U.S. Attorney’s Office, ATF, and FBI are working with state and local law enforcement and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the victims and those St. Landry Parish residents affected by these despicable acts," Joseph said.ABC station KATC of Lafayette first reportedThere have been no injuries in the blazes, which were reported at the St.
A fourth fire last weekend at a church with a predominantly white congregation in another parish 200 miles away doesn't appear to be connected, authorities have said.
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