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1 dead, 1 in critical condition after Jade Avenue shooting

8 years 6 months 5 days ago Wednesday, September 23 2015 Sep 23, 2015 September 23, 2015 11:51 AM September 23, 2015 in News
Source: WBRZ
By: Brock Sues

BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies in East Baton Rouge Parish say they're investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another man in critical condition late Tuesday evening.

Deputies said they responded to the 1800 block of Jade Avenue in reference to shots fired at around 11:15 p.m. Upon arrival, responding deputies found two men struck by gunfire in a parking lot.

28-year-old Henry McGuffey died as a result of his injuries. A second unidentified man is in critical condition, according to investigators. Detectives are currently investigating the incident.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office at (225) 389-5000.

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