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  • Patterson man booked for aggravated assault with a firearm

    December 7, 2023 2:41 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said it has arrested a man who is suspected of retrieving a gun from his vehicle and using it to threaten workers at a local business. Deputies were called to a store in Amelia, where they located Trendon Demond Short, 37. ... more »
  • Man allegedly led deputies on chase after carjacking woman in Prairieville

    October 16, 2023 10:10 AM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A woman was reportedly pistol-whipped and robbed by a carjacker outside a restaurant in Ascension Parish over the weekend. The crime was reported Friday night at a Subway on LA 42 in Prairieville, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. Someone claiming to be the victim, who... more »
  • NAKAMOTO: Suspect identified in St. Helena school killing; new details on what may have led to the shooting Play Video

    September 14, 2023 1:51 PM

    GREENSBURG - The WBRZ Investigative Unit has learned new information detailing what may have happened in the moments before a high schooler was shot and killed by his classmate this week. Watch live newscasts here Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto has also learned the identity of the suspect: 14-year-old... more »
  • One arrested after shot fired outside Livingston Parish Walmart

    July 18, 2023 7:02 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - One person is in custody and facing charges after allegedly firing a gun into the air outside the Watson Walmart Monday night. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Aristeo Borders, 18, was arrested for illegal discharge of a firearm and for aggravated assault with a firearm.... more »
  • Sheriff: Man, 22, found shot to death inside vehicle in Ascension neighborhood Friday night

    September 24, 2022 10:37 AM

    DARROW - Deputies are investigating after finding a 22-year-old man shot to death inside a vehicle in an Ascension neighborhood late Friday night. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said they responded to a shooting on Neptune Drive in Darrow around 11:56 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies located a male... more »
  • EBR sheriff's office seizes over a dozen pounds of drugs; investigation ends in four arrests

    September 22, 2022 3:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office made four arrests following a drug trafficking investigation, ending in over a dozen pounds of drugs and guns being found. Officials say they found 1.25 pounds of a fentanyl and heroin mixture, 13 pounds of marijuana, 1 pound of marijuana... more »
  • Police: 15-year-old arrested after bringing gun to Slidell school

    August 18, 2022 5:05 PM

    SLIDELL - Police arrested a 15-year-old after he brought a loaded gun to a high school campus Thursday morning. According to the Slidell Police Department, officers searched the teen after he was seen showing off the gun at Salmen High School. A school resource officer found the teen with... more »
  • Police: 2-year-old boy airlifted to hospital after shooting himself in the chest Play Video

    July 23, 2022 12:58 PM

    ZACHARY - A two-year-old is in stable condition after accidentally shooting himself in the chest with his mother's gun Wednesday evening in Zachary. The child's mother told the Zachary Police Department that the boy was able to grab the weapon out of her purse inside their home on Shaffett... more »
  • Teen arrested after threatening to shoot up high school on Snapchat

    March 17, 2022 1:06 PM

    COVINGTON - A 17-year-old was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly made a post on social media threatening a mass shooting at a high school. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said the teen, a student at Covington High School, made the threat on Snapchat. The post raised concerns after... more »
  • Juvenile charged after shooting airsoft gun at children playing basketball

    February 11, 2022 12:05 PM

    ZACHARY - A juvenile is facing criminal charges after he allegedly shot airsoft pellets at a group of children playing outside Thursday evening. Zachary Police said the suspect, who's under the age of 18, turned himself in after his parents brought him to the station. "Little kids playing,... more »
  • Packard Street shooting leaves at least 2 injured

    December 5, 2021 1:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - At least two people were injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon. Officials say the shooting happened at 5145 Packard Street. No other details were provided. This is a developing story. more »
  • Man found shot to death inside car in Harvey

    October 31, 2021 8:43 PM

    HARVEY - A man was found shot to death inside a car Sunday afternoon. WGNO said Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the man found by deputies around 12:20 p.m. on 38th Street in Harvey. The man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. ... more »
  • New Orleans man arrested after kidnapping woman from her home

    October 10, 2021 6:31 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - A man was arrested the day after showing up at a woman's home and kidnapping her once she answered the door. New Orleans Police Department said 23-year-old Lynzell King was arrested Saturday. Officers said King went to the victim's house Friday. According to the arrest... more »
  • One dead after triple-shooting in Mid-City New Orleans early Sunday

    September 19, 2021 5:24 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - One person died, and two others were shot minutes after midnight in Mid-City New Orleans. New Orleans Police Department said two males and one female were shot around 12:10 a.m. Sunday on Tulane Avenue. Officers said the males were suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, but... more »
  • Two people hurt after shooting in Baton Rouge neighborhood

    August 31, 2021 5:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two people were shot on Marquee Ann Drive Tuesday afternoon. Baton Rouge Police Department said one female and one male victim were taken to a hospital. No more details were immediately available. Check back for further updates. more »
  • One injured in shooting at Plank Road gas station

    August 15, 2021 7:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - At least one person was injured in a shooting at a gas station Sunday afternoon. Authorities said one person was taken to a hospital after a shooting at a Shell station on Plank Road around 5:10 p.m. Details are limited. Check back later for more... more »
  • Two arrests made in shooting at Hubbens Supermarket in Port Allen

    August 15, 2021 6:20 PM

    PORT ALLEN - An argument inside of Hubbens Supermarket led to two people being shot outside of the store Sunday. Port Allen Police Department said around 4:30 p.m. three women, two victims and a suspect, got into an argument inside the grocery store. Police said the confrontation moved... more »
  • Fight between two men led to gunfire on Abington Avenue; one person shot

    August 9, 2021 12:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - One person was shot at an apartment building Sunday night following an altercation between two men. East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said one man was physically attacked by another around 10:20 on August 8 at Abington Avenue. Deputies said the victim shot the suspect once.... more »
  • Two people shot while driving near a hospital in Lafayette

    August 8, 2021 5:02 PM

    LAFAYETTE - A man and a woman were driving near a hospital when they were victims of a drive-by shooting. KLFY reported Lafayette Police Department said around 4 a.m. Sunday, a man opened fire on the couple's vehicle near the corner of S College Road and Pinhook Road. ... more »
  • Escaped juvenile inmate arrested two weeks after shooting woman who was picking up her grandchildren from school

    August 7, 2021 5:51 PM

    HOUMA - The teenager who shot a woman that was picking up her grandchildren from school two weeks ago was arrested Friday. Houma Police Department said a 60-year-old woman was shot by 17-year-old Jamanie Dotch outside Saint Francis de Sales School on August 6 around 1 p.m. Officers... more »
  • Early morning Waffle House shooting on Plank Road leaves one injured

    August 7, 2021 3:31 PM

    BAKER - One person was shot at a Waffle House early Saturday morning. Baker Police Department said two people were at the Waffle House on Plank Road around 5 a.m. when they got into a dispute. Police said the victim had non-life-threatening injuries and is being treated at... more »
  • Man found guilty of attempted murder; shot niece in stomach

    August 6, 2021 1:34 PM

    TANGIPAHOA PARISH - A man was arrested in August for shooting his niece in the stomach was found guilty of attempted murder Monday. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said 41-year-old Willie London was arrested August 12, 2022. According to reports, London and his niece got in a fight August... more »
  • Suspects arrested in Bourbon Street shooting that injured five people

    August 3, 2021 4:35 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Police arrested two suspects in the investigation of the early morning shooting Sunday that injured five people. New Orleans Police Department said 22-year-old Markez Jefferson was the shooter who opened fire around 2 a.m. on the corner of Bourbon Street and Orleans Avenue. Surveillance video... more »
  • Juvenile killed, three others injured in downtown New Orleans shooting

    August 1, 2021 3:58 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Four people were shot in downtown New Orleans early Sunday morning. New Orleans Police Department said around 4:40 a.m. they found four victims with gunshot wounds on Iberville Street. Police said one juvenile male died at the hospital, but the other three are in stable... more »
  • Man with multiple gunshot wounds found in apartment complex parking lot

    July 31, 2021 7:09 PM

    SLIDELL - A man with multiple gunshot wounds was found in the parking lot of an apartment complex Saturday. Slidell Police Department said around 3:20 July 31, Tyran Anderson, 23, was found shot several times in the parking lot of The Lofts at Canterbury apartment complex. Police said... more »
  • Pregnant woman and boyfriend shot to death by ex-husband at Texas sports facility

    July 25, 2021 7:21 PM

    HOUSTON - Two people are dead after someone started shooting at a soccer tournament in south Texas. KTRK reported sometime before 10:30 a.m. July 25, a woman and her boyfriend were confronted by her ex-husband inside of the Harris County sports facility before he shot both of them. ... more »
  • Man crashes vehicle into two parked cars; shoots at deputies while trying to escape

    July 24, 2021 10:03 PM

    HARVEY - A man was arrested after allegedly crashing into two parked cars while trying to escape law enforcement officials. WWL-TV reported that Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office deputies were chasing a man through a Harvey neighborhood when he drove into a resident's driveway and crashed into two cars. ... more »
  • Homeowner killed after confronting teen who climbed through upstairs window to see daughter Play Video

    July 18, 2021 8:33 PM

    ZACHARY - Police said a father was shot and killed after he confronted a teenager who snuck into his home to see his daughter Sunday morning. Watch late-breaking, new details about this case on WBRZ News 2 newscasts Monday: Stream the news here. Police Chief David McDavid said... more »
  • Gun resembling Lego toy sparks controversy

    July 14, 2021 9:01 AM

    A gun company is under fire for designing a pistol that resembles a children's Lego toy, BBC News reports. Lego is demanding that Utah-based Culper Precision halt production of the Block19 weapon, which is a gun that is designed to look as though its covered in tiny Lego bricks.... more »
  • Four arrested in shooting at Zachary hair salon Play Video

    July 13, 2021 5:32 PM

    ZACHARY - Four people were arrested on charges related to a shooting at a hair salon last Tuesday. Zachary Police said a person drove to The Beauty Parlor on July 13 around 4 p.m., opened the door, shot one patron and drove off in their car. Joshua McKee,... more »
  • Man arrested after deadly shooting in Plaquemine Sunday

    July 11, 2021 9:50 PM

    PLAQUEMINE - A man allegedly killed someone after an ongoing dispute escalated to gunfire Sunday night. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened just before 8 p.m. near the corner of Barrow Street and Hebert Street. Authorities found Telly Jackson Jr. dead from a gunshot wound. ... more »
  • Man who shot and killed Doyline police officer died in hospital

    July 10, 2021 5:00 PM

    DOYLINE - A police officer was shot and killed after responding to a call for service. State police said around 5:45 p.m. on July 9, a Doyline police officer and two Webster Parish Sheriff's Office deputies exchanged gunfire with a suspect upon arrival to a call on Green Tree... more »
  • Man, 69, killed by barrage of gunfire while inside his home

    July 4, 2021 9:01 PM

    PONCHATOULA - A drive-by shooting left a man dead early Sunday morning. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office found 69-year-old Harry Hughes dead in his home on North 11th Street. Investigators believe several shots were fired into the home from the street. Deputies said Hughes had multiple gunshot wounds.... more »
  • Controversial pastor Tony Spell ticketed for shooting alligator outside church

    June 11, 2021 1:43 PM

    CENTRAL - Pastor Tony Spell, who made a name for himself by violating safety regulations during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, was ticketed this past week for killing an alligator near his church. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Spell shot the animal behind the... more »
  • Family of Alton Sterling quietly accepted $4.5M settlement last month Play Video

    June 11, 2021 11:57 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Court documents show the family of Alton Sterling agreed to settle their wrongful death lawsuit with the city-parish nearly a month ago, putting an end to the years-long legal battle. Records say the family requested a judge dismiss the case in mid May, about three... more »
  • Should parents be held accountable for violent crimes carried out by children? Play Video

    June 9, 2021 6:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE – In the wake of a triple murder that left a toddler dead, many are discussing an increase in violence among kids and whether parents should be held accountable. The Executive Director at Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center says it's a complicated diagnosis and every case is... more »
  • La. deputies looking for man accused of shooting 5 at night club

    April 27, 2021 11:35 AM

    HOUMA - Law enforcement officials are looking for a man known as "Pee Pee" who's accused of opening fire inside a night club over the weekend. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened at Lenny's Night Club in Houma around 1 a.m. Sunday and left five people... more »
  • Police release ID of man found shot in car on Monday night

    April 19, 2021 10:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police are investigating the death of a man who was found in his vehicle, suffering from gunshot wounds on Monday night. According to representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department, it was around 8:45 p.m. when authorities were called to the 1000 block of... more »
  • Man charged with murder in triple shooting off Plank Road

    April 13, 2021 1:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Tuesday related to a deadly shooting that happened near Plank Road in early January . The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed Lyndon B. Johnson was booked into the parish jail Tuesday on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, for the Jan. 5 shooting.... more »
  • Baton Rouge police arrest alleged bank robber tied to multiple heists

    March 29, 2021 3:55 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - A suspected bank robber was caught in East Baton Rouge within hours of a robbery in another parish. Police said the Pelican State Credit Union in Denham Springs was targeted Monday morning. Staff set off a silent panic alarm, which called police to the scene. ... more »
  • Tax preparer allegedly pulled gun after customers complained about filings

    March 29, 2021 11:50 AM

    HOUSTON - A tax preparer was arrested after she brandished a gun at customers who noticed problems with their tax returns. KTRK reports the situation unfolded at Latunya Wright's business, called MZ BIZ, in Houston. One of Wright's customers, Marquita Boyle, said she went to the business looking... more »
  • Police: 'Large bulge' led officers to gun hidden in convict's pants

    March 26, 2021 5:29 PM

    THIBODAUX - A man pulled over by police for a minor vehicle violation was allegedly packing bigger problems. Convicted felon Tyler Vinning, 25, was stopped for a headlamp violation on March 19 when officers noticed a "large bulge" in the front of Vinning's pants. When they searched him, they... more »
  • Police release name of teen shooting victim found in vehicle on Essen Lane Play Video

    March 7, 2021 8:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - On Sunday (March 7) night, representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department were dispatched to t he 4500 block of Essen Lane around 7:20 p.m. in response to reports of gunfire hitting a vehicle. Police say that upon arriving at the scene of the crash, they... more »
  • Two people found shot inside vehicle on Joor Road Play Video

    March 7, 2021 4:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities are responding to a Sunday (March 7) afternoon crash involving two men who'd sustained gunshot wounds. It was around 3:40 p.m. that members of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Joor Road near Greenwell Springs Rd. in regards to the previously mentioned... more »

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