In New Orleans, seven police officers have been indicted over a shooting incident that left two people dead in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The victims, 40-year-old Ronald Madison and 19-year-old James Brissette, were crossing the Danziger Bridge when they came between a gun battle between a group of armed assailants and seven police officers. Madison, who was mentally handicapped, was shot seven times, including five in his back. Police initially claimed Madison was armed. His brother, Lance Madison, denies the police account. Four of the officers have been charged with murder. Announcing the charges Thursday, District Attorney Eddie Jordan said: “We cannot allow our police officers to shoot and kill our citizens without justification like rabid dogs.”