Rob Masson

Rob Masson is a New Orleans native who has been covering news in the region since he was in high school. The Murrow award winner joined Fox 8 in 1994 and has covered everything from governor’s trials, to hurricanes. He served as News Director at WLSU while in college and is proud to call Louisiana home.

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The 14-year-old and a 13-year-old were driving the ATV when they reportedly lost control and...

14-year-old killed in fiery ATV crash, mother and teen injured

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 1:16 PM EDT

By Rob Masson and Debra Worley

The 14-year-old and a 13-year-old were driving the ATV when they reportedly lost control and hit a culvert and several fence posts.

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The New Orleans Police Department said officer Trevor Abney died over the weekend.

Officer who survived being shot in head 2 years ago dies from complications, officials say

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 11:57 AM EDT

By Rob Masson and Emily Van de Riet

A New Orleans police officer has died from injuries he sustained more than two years ago when he was shot in the head during an ambush, officials said.

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Police say 49-year-old Antonio Donde Tyson was booked on two counts of first-degree murder, two...

Arrest made after 2 bodies found ‘burned beyond recognition’

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 1:50 AM EST

By Ken Daley, Rob Masson, FOX 8 Staff and Gray News staff

The suspect is being held without bond on several charges, including first-degree murder.

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From left, Maya Jones, 28, and Jermaine Robinson, 37, are expected to face first-degree murder...

DA: Mother, boyfriend could face death penalty for killing 2-year-old boy

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 9:51 PM EDT

By Rob Masson and Jordan Gartner

Authorities in Louisiana say they might seek the death penalty in a case involving a boy’s mother and her boyfriend after police found the 2-year-old’s body in a trash can.