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• Four-year-old boy found dead in neighbor's pool after disappearing in Livingston Parish subdivision Play Video

  October 26, 2023 3:52 PM

  WATSON - A 4-year-old boy was found drowned in a pool at a neighbor's home on Thursday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to Meadow Lane, located in the Oak Hills subdivision in Watson, around 10 a.m. after receiving reports concerning a missing child. The... more »

• Officials investigating BR man's drowning at Florida music festival; organizers release statement days later

  March 7, 2023 4:16 PM

  OKEECHOBEE, Fla. - Friends and family members are looking for answers after a man from Baton Rouge died at a popular music festival over the weekend. The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office confirmed to WBRZ that investigators were looking into the apparent drowning, which happened sometime between late Friday night... more »

• Governor calls infant's death 'absolute failure,' won't comment on DCFS leader after latest misstep Play Video

  November 9, 2022 3:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After avoiding questions for more than a week about the overdose death of another child who was under the eye of the Department of Children and Family Services, Governor John Bel Edwards admitted the agency should have done more to intervene. The governor has avoided questions... more »

• Body of missing Southern student found inside car near Covington playground; police investigating apparent homicide

  July 26, 2022 1:09 PM

  COVINGTON - A Southern student was found dead inside a car sitting near a park in St. Tammany Parish after family reported him missing. Investigators said Jyrion Dangerfield, 20, was found shot in a car around the Covington Recreation Department, according to The Times-Picayune . The Covington Police... more »

• Unrestrained driver killed in Lafourche Parish Crash

  November 13, 2021 12:26 PM

  LAROSE- A single-vehicle crash killed a driver who was not wearing a seat belt. 61-year-old Steven Thorton was traveling south on LA Hwy 24 when his car ran off the roadway and struck a bridge railing for reasons still under investigation. The car landed on its roof. Thorton... more »

• Alexandria zoo mourns the loss of two tigers within a week

  September 14, 2021 5:26 PM

  Two tigers have died within a week of each other at Alexandria Zoological Park. Officials made the 2nd announcement on their Facebook page this afternoon. On September 14th, they announced their Malayan tiger, Jammu, was euthanized due to age-related issues. Jammu was... more »

• Second victim dies after Houston shooting that killed NOPD officer

  September 1, 2021 2:48 PM

  HOUSTON - A second victim who was placed on life support after he was shot alongside an off-duty New Orleans police officer has died. On Wednesday, New Orleans Councilman Jay Banks confirmed that DJ Riculfy died in the hospital nearly two weeks after the shooting. Dyrin "DJ" Riculfy, 43,... more »

• Baker police officer dies of COVID one day before his wedding Play Video

  August 14, 2021 7:09 PM

  BAKER - A local police officer died Friday of complications caused by the coronavirus. The Baker Police Department announced officer Demarcus Dunn passed away from the virus on Aug. 13. The department said Dunn passed away just one day before he was supposed to be married. The Baker... more »

• Officer killed in crash Friday survived shooting one year ago Play Video

  February 1, 2019 7:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Nearly a year after Shane Totty survived a barrage of bullets while on duty, the officer was killed in a crash while escorting a funeral procession. Totty lost his life Friday after his motorcycle was struck while escorting a funeral service on Jones Creek Road. Officials said... more »

• Two brothers booked for double murder in Lafourche Parish

  December 16, 2018 6:30 PM

  LAFOURCHE PARISH - Police have arrested two brothers in connection a double murder that happened Saturday afternoon in Raceland. Detectives booked 34-year-old Kerry Alexander and 28-year-old Jerrell Alexander for the deaths of Marcel Turner and Jeremiah Ballard The incident happened around 3 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block... more »

• St. James Parish man dies in ATV crash on Independence Day

  July 5, 2017 12:01 PM

  PAULINA – A 35-year-old man died in a crash involving an ATV in St. James Parish on the Fourth of July. The crash occurred around 8 p.m. on LA 642, west of LA 3125, when Michael Mohon was operating a 2014 Yamaha Viking on the roadway. According... more »

• Assumption Parish deputy dies in weekend crash in Thibodaux

  July 3, 2017 11:44 AM

  THIBODAUX – A 21-year-old Assumption Parish deputy died in a car crash on LA 304 in Thibodaux over the weekend. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash claimed the life of Seth Bourgeois. The crash occurred as Bourgeois was traveling east on LA 304, near... more »

• 17-year-old cancer patient passes away after receiving high school diploma Play Video

  May 20, 2017 11:48 PM

  UPDATE: Jerome's family tells WBRZ that he has passed away as of 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Those wishing to assist Jerome's family with medical expenses can donate by following the link at the bottom of this story. BATON ROUGE - During a special ceremony this past week, Jerome Singleton... more »

• Denham Springs High School assistant football coach dies suddenly Play Video

  May 4, 2017 7:34 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Denham Springs High School Assistant Football Coach, Joey Chustz, died on Wednesday, leaving a community in disbelief. Instead of the usual hustle and bustle, the football field remains quiet. "It's not something you expect at all," student Carl St. Cyr said. "You're really at a... more »

• TN woman drowns after early morning crash at boat landing

  February 18, 2017 2:10 PM

  ST. MARTINVILLE - A Tennessee woman died in an early morning car crash in which the vehicle entered the water. According to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office, on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 3:33 a.m., deputies responded to a reported car crash at the boat landing near the Butte... more »

• Funeral arrangements made for Drago Cvitanovich, founder of Drago's restaurant

  February 4, 2017 1:28 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation for Drago Cvitanovich at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Monday, February 6 . The visitation will run from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and will continue 10 AM Tuesday morning, February 7th at St.... more »

• Victim of N. 23rd Street shooting dies, suspect still at large

  January 30, 2017 2:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The victim of a shooting that took place in the 1700 block of North 23rd Street on Jan. 20 has died, according to Baton Rouge Police. The victim, 35-year-old Devin Johnese, died on Sunday after remaining in critical condition for a few days following the shooting. Investigators... more »

• Daughter: Actress and author Carrie Fisher dies at age 60

  December 27, 2016 1:02 PM

  LOS ANGELES - Actress Carrie Fisher, who found enduring fame as Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars," has died. She was 60. Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, released a statement through her spokesman saying Fisher died Tuesday just before 9 a.m PST. Lourd said her mother was "loved by the... more »

• Slidell student dies after car crashed into bayou

  December 21, 2016 2:31 PM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH – A Northshore High School student has died after a car crashed into a bayou near Highway 433 on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred around 4 p.m on Tuesday when 17-year-old Jonathan Lunsford of Slidell was driving westbound on LA 433. Lansford lost control of the... more »

• Man dies in a house fire he set after shooting his dog

  September 24, 2016 12:01 PM

  CHOCTAW- A Choctaw man died in a house fire that he set himself after shooting his dog on Thursday, Sept. 22, officials say. Lafourche Parish deputies and firefighters arrived on scene at around 3:20 p.m. on Thursday after a report of a fire on Choctaw School Road. Just inside... more »

• Former BR councilwoman and philanthropist, Mary Frey Eaton, dies at 91

  May 25, 2016 1:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Former East Baton Rouge Metro Council member Mary Frey Eaton died Tuesday in Baton Rouge. Eaton was an admired community servant and volunteer. She served on the Metro Council, where she rose to the ranks of Pro-Tem. Colleagues described Easton as “the grande dame of... more »

• Zoo hopes to cage concerns following tiger cub's death Play Video

  April 15, 2016 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo announced Friday afternoon that one of two juvenile Malayan tigers, Hadiah, died this week. The tiger was born on July 29, 2014 died Wednesday evening. According to zoo authorities, the cause of death is unknown. “This death was much unexpected,” zoo veterinarian, Dr.... more »

• WATCH: Baker, Hokie Gajan's hometown, remembers sports legend Play Video

  April 12, 2016 1:23 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Former New Orleans Saint and LSU running back Hokie Gajan died Monday night following a battle with cancer, WWL-TV reports. Gajan also spent time as a scout and radio broadcaster and color analyst for the Saints. He was 56-years-old. Earlier Monday, Gajan was placed in intensive care... more »

• Pointe Coupee teen dies in early morning crash

  January 3, 2016 11:30 AM

  VENTRESS, La. - One Lakeland teenager died after his car flipped over. At 12:27 Sunday morning, the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office received a call of an overturned car on a private road in Ventress. Two teenagers were in the car. The driver, a 16-year-old, died from sustained injuries.... more »

• Sheriff's office identifies man killed in shooting

  November 24, 2015 12:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's investigators in East Baton Rouge Parish identified a man Tuesday who died after he was shot in the parish yesterday. An EBRSO spokesperson said 25-year-old Michael Smith died as a result of his injuries Monday evening. Deputies said Smith was shot in the 300... more »

• ATV rolls over, kills man doing yard work

  November 16, 2015 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police said a man doing yard work in Baton Rouge died after the all-terrain vehicle he was using rolled over on top of him. Cpl. Don Coppola with BRPD said 46-year-old Marcos Domingo was doing work in another person's yard on Dubois Drive around 10:30 a.m.... more »

• Man found dead in LSU fraternity house

  October 6, 2015 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU officials said authorities are investigating the death of a fraternity house father found Tuesday in the Kappa Alpha house. An LSU spokesperson said EMS and LSU Police got a call about the unresponsive 52-year-old man around 12:17 p.m. Police said the man was dead... more »

• Avis Ave. shooting victim died Sunday morning

  September 20, 2015 3:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. - A man died this morning after being shot in the head Saturday evening. Kendrick Ross, 37, was found slumped over in his vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, around 5:45 pm Saturday. Ross died at the hospital this morning,... more »

• Funeral arrangements set for Plaquemine Mayor

  September 13, 2015 7:31 PM

  PLAQUEMINE, La. - The funeral arrangements have been set for Plaquemine Mayor Tony Gulotta, who died on Friday. The body will lie in honor at Plaquemine City Hall for public visitation on Tuesday, September 15, from 4 until 8 p.m. Visitation will also be held at St. John the... more »

• Rare alligator "Spots" dies at Audubon Aquarium

  September 7, 2015 2:41 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Audubon Nature Institute announced that their albino alligator, "Spots," passed away Monday at the age of 28. The Audubon Aquarium said he had been under the care of their vet team and results are pending to determine his exact cause of death. The aquarium... more »

• Families feuding after baby's killing Play Video

  June 28, 2013 10:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A fight for justice over the death of an eleventh-month child has turned into a war of words between family members. Aaliyah Heard died after a severe blow to the head. Aaliyah's father, Larry Leflore, 26, is charged with first degree murder. Aaliyah's mother, Ashley Heard,... more »