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• BRPD vehicle hit by gunfire; no officers hurt

  June 13, 2021 8:08 PM

  BATON Rouge - A BRPD police unit was shot Saturday night while an officer was still inside, according to Baton Rouge Police. That officer was not hurt. A police spokesperson said the officer, along with four others, arrived at Choctaw Drive near Daisy Avenue to break up a drag... more »

• Photos: BRPD vehicle struck by gunfire as officer patrolled for potential crime

  May 21, 2021 4:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge police officer's car was hit by gunfire while patrolling a neighborhood in an effort to deter crime, according to the department. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the officer was doing a "strategic patrol" on Bard Avenue, just off N Sherwood Forest Drive,... more »

• Driver charged in crash that killed high school student; BAC was more than double legal driving limit

  May 14, 2021 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say a man was driving drunk when he caused a wreck that killed a high schooler last month. He's now being charged with her death. The crash happened April 3 on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard near Southfork Avenue. Alexis Robinson, a senior at Scotlandville Magnet... more »

• Travel agencies seeing spike in vacation interest as more people get vaccinated Play Video

  March 29, 2021 6:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE – With more and more people getting vaccinated, people are eager to start venturing out again. Travel agencies say they're busy booking summer vacations, and the upcoming trips are giving people something to look forward to. “You can hear it in their voice. Even at the end... more »

• Baton Rouge Zoo announces plans to start reopening next week

  May 12, 2020 2:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Zoo will officially begin allowing visitors back starting Monday, May 18. BREC officials announced Tuesday that the zoo will first open to 'Friends of the Zoo' members only from May 18 to May 20. All guest will be allowed back starting May 21... more »

• Man hospitalized after shots fired near Mall of Louisiana

  February 26, 2017 10:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An 18-year-old man was hospitalized after he was shot near the Mall of Louisiana Saturday. According to an official, it is believed he was hit by gunshots which were reported in the area of the mall Saturday night. The man did not suffer any life-threatening injuries.... more »

• Man arrested after chasing, shooting at landlord

  February 22, 2017 1:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested by sheriff's deputies after he chased and attempted to shoot his would-be landlord. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred while 26-year-old Kofi Lewis was meeting with his potential landlord. According to the victim, Lewis became angry after... more »