I have family in Baton Rouge, too. They were out shopping today at the mall, and told 4 cops “thanks!” for all they did. The cops told them that things were about to get much worse.
There are also rumors here in Shreveport about possible riots. But I suspect this is not the best part of the country for that sort of foolishness, particularly if it gets out of hand.
My uncle lives in Shreveport, not answering the phone either.