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  • State trooper who shot man in the back has her conviction expunged Play Video

    October 16, 2023 5:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A Louisiana State Trooper who was convicted of obstruction of justice after shooting a man in the back had her record expunged. Watch live report at 6 p.m. The shooting happened in July of 2018, but Kasha Domingue was not formally charged with a crime until... more »
  • Mother says men shot her car after road rage incident on Siegen Lane Play Video

    August 21, 2023 5:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an alleged road rage incident that ended in gunfire off Siegen Lane Sunday night. Ashley Mitchell said she was driving on Siegen when a black Acura with tinted windows was tailgating her. She said she pulled over... more »
  • Man accused of trying to murder police at Highland Road apartment has his charges reduced Play Video

    August 18, 2023 4:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Charges have been reduced for the man accused of cocking a gun and pointing it at police officers who were responding to a call at a Highland Road apartment complex last year. That encounter was captured on body camera video and released to the public this... more »
  • Police arrest 23-year-old for deadly shooting in downtown Baton Rouge

    July 26, 2023 9:27 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for an early-morning murder in downtown Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Police said 19-year-old Malik Clark was shot to death on South River Road around 3 a.m. Wednesday. Police arrested 23-year-old Javorie Springer for second-degree murder and illegal use of... more »
  • New video captures moment fire investigator shot naked man trying to break into his truck Play Video

    November 2, 2022 5:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - New video obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit shows the moment a Baton Rouge fire investigator shot a man who was naked and on drugs in Baton Rouge. The video was captured by a witness who filmed part of the encounter. In January, a fire... more »
  • Gunman in shooting outside North Baton Rouge convenience store turns himself in Saturday

    August 19, 2022 2:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man turned himself in to police Saturday and admitted his involvement in a North Baton Rouge shooting earlier this month. The Baton Rouge Police Department said George Okpara, 35, turned himself in on Saturday, telling officers he was the gunman in a shooting on Aug.... more »
  • One injured in shooting outside Gus Young barber shop

    July 14, 2022 3:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities responded to a reported shooting in the 4600 block of Gus Young Avenue Thursday afternoon. Gunfire was reported before 2 p.m. near the intersection of Gus Young Avenue and N 46th Street. A WBRZ news crew recorded video of a crime scene surrounding a... more »
  • 4-year-old shot with unsecured gun, police make arrest

    May 26, 2022 9:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police said a man left a gun unattended, leading to two kids finding the gun and playing with it. While they were playing with it, it was fired, hitting a 4-year-old. The shooting happened around 6:30 Thursday evening on Erie Street in Baton Rouge. The child... more »
  • BRPD: Two juveniles arrested for early morning murder of Southern student

    March 12, 2022 10:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A 22-year-old Southern University student was shot to death early Saturday morning by two juveniles after a botched carjacking attempt, according to police. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Javonte Barber was found around 1 a.m. shot multiple times in his car at the parking lot... more »
  • Three people injured in separate shootings on Christmas Day in Baton Rouge

    December 25, 2021 8:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Gunfire injured three people and killed a fourth in three separate incidents on Christmas Day. Baton Rouge Police are investigating each shooting, the most recent Christmas night on Dalton Street. At the Dalton Street crime scene, police said two people were shot in the 4000... more »
  • Police identify man found murdered Wednesday Play Video

    November 24, 2021 11:27 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Police identified a man found dead on N 24th Street earlier this week. Torey Harris, 37, was found around nine o'clock Wednesday morning on property near the corner of N. 24th and North Street. Police released Harris' identity Saturday morning. Harris had been shot, police... more »
  • Teenage girl dead after feud leads to shootout in neighborhood near Glen Oaks High Play Video

    November 12, 2021 3:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Chaos ensued in a Glen Oaks neighborhood Friday afternoon after a drive-by shooting turned into a gun battle between two feuding groups, leaving one person dead. East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Saturday that a mother, her adult son and teenage daughter drove to a home... more »
  • Shooting at Essen Lane apartment was result of argument between two men, deputies say

    October 31, 2021 10:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A man was shot inside an Essen Lane apartment after fighting with another person early Sunday. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies said two men were arguing inside an apartment at Cobblestone Apartments in the 5400 block of Essen when one of the men took out... more »
  • Man found shot, killed in bar parking lot overnight

    October 17, 2021 10:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A 25-year-old man was found dead in the parking lot of Lake Sherwood Mall at the corner of Sherwood Forest and Coursey Blvd. late Saturday. Police said Jamal Dunn of Donaldsonville was killed. Dunn was killed during a shooting in the parking lot around 10:30... more »
  • One person shot at College Dr. business Tuesday, police say it was accidental

    June 1, 2021 6:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A shooting victim was taken to the hospital after seeking help at a College Dr. business Tuesday afternoon. According to BRPD, the shooting was accidental. The gunfire on the busy thruway comes a day after a triple murder up the street where a one-year-old was... more »
  • One shot in Sunday night Sharp Lane incident, authorities say

    May 23, 2021 9:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - At least one person was shot in a Sunday night incident. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. in the 500 block of Sharp Lane. Authorities say there could possibly be more victims. The situation is ongoing. more »
  • Police identify woman found shot to death in crashed car

    May 23, 2021 4:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police have identified a woman who was found shot to death inside of a crashed car early Sunday morning. Representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday that 22-year-old Laterika Taylor was found dead inside of a vehicle along the 2200 block of Kaufman Street.... more »
  • Deputies: McDonald's employee shot at coworker in parking lot

    May 4, 2021 4:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested after allegedly shooting at his coworker in a McDonald's parking lot. Wilbert White, 25, was charged in the incident, which occurred Monday just before 11 p.m. at the McDonald's on Plank Road. According to arrest records, White had been arguing with... more »
  • Man arrested in weekend murder at Burbank Dr. apartment complex Play Video

    November 8, 2020 12:52 PM

    UPDATE: Police have arrested Daniel Ellis, 25, in the fatal shooting. BRPD said Ellis lived in the same complex as the victim. He was booked Wednesday on a charge of first-degree murder. ***** BATON ROUGE - Shortly after shots were fired at an off-campus apartment complex on... more »
  • 18-year-old dies after being shot inside vehicle near high school Monday Play Video

    September 14, 2020 5:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating the shooting death of an 18-year-old who was killed Monday afternoon. Police say Tequrrian Baptiste was shot while behind the wheel of a vehicle at the intersection of Winbourne Ave and North 38th Street, just off the... more »
  • Juveniles injured in overnight Baton Rouge shooting

    September 14, 2020 4:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two juveniles were taken to the hospital after an overnight shooting. Little information has been released about the altercation which happened on Dalton Street early Monday morning. Sources said the two juveniles are expected to survive. more »
  • Police identify body found in ditch Sunday morning

    March 17, 2019 11:00 AM

    BATON ROUGE -Detectives are investigating the murder of a 19-year old boy whose body was found Sunday morning. Police say Evan Lemon II was found dead lying in a ditch with multiple gunshot wounds. Lemon's body was located around 9:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of North 35th... more »
  • Two men tied up in dating app quarrel leads to murder investigation Play Video

    March 16, 2019 9:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE – An apparent lover’s quarrel ended in a deadly altercation on a quiet Baton Rouge street early Saturday morning. David Riggins, 64, was killed after a gun fired in a fight with another man, identified as Vernon Mosby, 34, who was charged with Riggins’ death. The... more »
  • Police: 7-year-old accidentally shot himself Thursday, remains in critical condition Play Video

    December 13, 2018 8:20 AM

    BATON ROUGE – A 7-year-old remains in the hospital after he shot himself with a gun found inside an apartment Thursday morning. Police and first responders rushed to the scene at the complex on North Ardenwood around 7:20 a.m. where the child was found in his mother’s bathroom. ... more »
  • Person found shot in car outside corner market Play Video

    February 14, 2018 11:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a reported shooting in Old South Baton Rouge. The shooting happened near a corner market on Terrace between S. 15th Street and the railroad tracks. The left rear window of this blue Jeep Liberty is shot out. Detectives are searching for... more »
  • Teenager's shooting death under investigation

    February 5, 2018 3:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Police are investigating the weekend shooting death of a teenager but had not conclusively settled on the manner in which the young man was killed. The gunshot appeared to be self-inflicted but the circumstances surrounding how and why the 14-year-old pulled the trigger are still cloudy.... more »
  • Report: 3-year-old helps to save dad's life after shooting

    October 29, 2017 10:40 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Family members say a 3-year-old boy is responsible for saving his father's life after a shooting last week. According to a report from WWL, 30-year-old Joshua Youngblood was shot twice while driving along Elysian Fields Avenue in New Orleans Wednesday. His son was in the back... more »
  • Report: Employee arrested after argument leads to gunfire at New Orleans restaurant

    October 9, 2017 7:00 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – An argument led to a gun being fired at a restaurant in a New Orleans restaurant Monday afternoon. Those on scene at Gallier's Restaurant and Oyster Bar on Carondelet Street told WWL that the argument was between two co-workers. One employee of the restaurant said... more »
  • BRPD: Second suspect arrested after deadly home invasion Play Video

    August 18, 2017 10:57 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Police have made a second arrest after two men broke into an apartment and shot the two teenage boys inside, leaving one dead and a second injured. On Thursday, police announced the arrest of 20-year-old Kenneth Smith in connection with the Aug. 17 murder of Jywon... more »
  • Zachary police seeking suspected car thief

    August 2, 2017 3:46 PM

    ZACHARY - Police are attempting to identify a suspect in connection with a vehicle theft that occurred on Surrey Lane. The Zachary Police Department released a photo of the suspect, who was caught on surveillance video at an area store. Police believe the suspect is responsible for stealing... more »
  • Wave of criminal activity ends with gunfire in BR neighborhood

    July 19, 2017 12:57 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Police have worked somewhere in the neighborhood of three-dozen investigations in the Old South Baton Rouge area since the beginning of the month data posted on the city's Citizen Connect portal shows. A check of reports of crimes came Wednesday morning after a wave of overnight... more »
  • 13-year-old injured in accidental shooting on S. 16th Street

    April 25, 2017 8:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating an accidental shooting that left a teenager injured Tuesday evening. According to BRPD, the incident occurred in the 500 block of S. 16th Street near Government Street. Sources say the victim, a 13-year-old, was shot in the leg.... more »
  • Arrest made in deadly shooting at Baton Rouge bar

    February 28, 2017 11:35 AM

    BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man has been charged with murder for a deadly shooting outside The Duck Off Bar in December. Kendrick Earl Griffin, 30, was charged with first degree murder and attempted first degree murder Tuesday morning. According to arrest records, Baton Rouge Police were... more »
  • Nearly $1 million to help fund July overtime costs for BR law enforcement

    December 14, 2016 11:36 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The city is set to receive a sizable reimbursement for overtime costs associated with the need for extra law enforcement related to protests of the shooting death of Alton Sterling and the manpower needs following a deadly ambush of officers on Airline Highway this summer. At... more »
  • Shooting off Perkins Road leaves one victim dead

    November 25, 2016 10:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE- One person is dead after a shooting occurred off Perkins Road Monday evening. Shortly before 10 p.m. deputies were dispatched to an apartment complex on Perkins Road east of Siegen Lane for a report of a shooting. Sources said authorities were trying to determine if multiple people... more »
  • One person shot in leg on Ozark Street

    October 29, 2016 8:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Police say one person was shot in the leg on Ozark Street in Baton Rouge Saturday. The shooting happened at the intersection of Ozark Street and North Acadian Thruway shortly after 7:30 p.m. Saturday. According to Baton Rouge Police Sgt. L'Jean Mckneely Jr, the Major Assaults... more »
  • EXCLUSIVE: Tullier family on deputy's condition, loss of home during flood Play Video

    August 26, 2016 7:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As his neighbors toss flood debris and heirlooms to the curb, the soaked belonging of James Tullier's family remain locked in the first floor of his two story home in Livingston Parish. Before the flood, Tullier and his wife were rarely home since their lives were... more »
  • 'That's our Nick': Injured deputy's father tells chilling tale of son's service

    August 3, 2016 11:37 AM

    BATON ROUGE - People across the world are likely getting goose bumps while reading the latest Facebook post from the message of injured East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputy Nick Tullier. Tullier is on life support in the hospital after being shot three times in a deadly ambush on... more »

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