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  • 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 »
  • 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 »
  • One dead, one hurt in double shooting on I-10 Saturday morning

    January 15, 2022 4:14 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - A man died and a woman was hurt after being shot while driving along an interstate through the Seventh Ward early Saturday morning. The New Orleans Police Department reports the shooting happened in the eastbound lanes of I-10 at the Esplanade exit around 3 a.m. ... more »
  • 6 hospitalized, 1 injured after concert hall shooting in Oregon

    January 15, 2022 3:28 PM

    EUGENE, Ore. - Six people were transported to hospitals after a shooting at an Oregon concert hall Friday night. Police said they received reports of multiple shots fired at 9:29 p.m. Friday outside WOW Hall, where artists Lil Bean and Zay Bang were performing. The Eugene Police Department... more »
  • Three-year-old dies after accidental Christmas Day shooting in North Carolina

    December 29, 2021 1:41 PM

    HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. - A toddler who accidentally shot herself on Christmas Day has died, officials announced Wednesday. The office reports that Aylee Gordon, 3, suffered an accidental gunshot wound after finding a firearm around 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Henderson County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Johnny Duncan told CNN the... more »
  • One injured in Zion City shooting late Monday

    December 28, 2021 7:59 AM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - One person was reportedly injured in a Zion City area shooting Monday night. According to The Advocate , it was around 6:30 p.m., when a shot was fired in the 5400 block of Baton Rouge's Cadillac Street. A representative with the Baton Rouge Police Department... more »
  • Teen reportedly shot, injured in Glen Oaks area Thursday night

    December 3, 2021 7:55 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A teenager was reportedly shot Thursday night in the Glen Oaks area, Baton Rouge officials say. The shooting reportedly occurred near Silverleaf Avenue and Myrtlewood Drive, and left the teenager injured. Officials say the youth was rushed to an area hospital for treatment. ... more »
  • Man wounded in Sunday night shooting on Prescott Road

    November 1, 2021 4:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Gun violence continued to disrupt the holiday weekend Sunday evening when a north Baton Rouge shooting left one person injured. It was during official Halloween Trick-or-Treat hours that at least one shot was fired in a residential area. According to Baton Rouge Police, the shooting... 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 »
  • Amid homicide spike, EBR using millions in federal aid to address gun violence Play Video

    October 26, 2021 11:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Having already surpassed the record for homicides in a year, city-parish leaders plan to spend $14.2 million on curbing violence in the latest batch of funding from the American Rescue Plan. "Policing, stopping gun violence programs," Darryl Gissel, Chief Administration Officer for the city-parish, said. "There... more »
  • Two injured in overnight shooting on West McKinley Street

    September 21, 2021 6:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Capital area authorities say an overnight shooting in Old South Baton Rouge left two people injured Tuesday. According to Baton Rouge Police, officers were called to the 650 block of West McKinley shortly after midnight. Authorities say a woman suffering from life-threatening injuries was... 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 »
  • 15-year-old accused of killing one and injuring another on Nicholson Drive amid Hurricane Ida's aftermath

    August 30, 2021 11:10 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A teenager is accused of shooting two people during an argument just hours after Hurricane Ida slammed the capital area. The gunfire was reported around 8:45 a.m. Monday, August 30 at the Save More market on Nicholson Drive just outside LSU's campus. Police said the... 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 »
  • One person found injured on Lorraine Street following reported shooting Play Video

    August 11, 2021 9:34 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Capital area police were called to a north Baton Rouge residence in regards to a reported shooting that left one person injured Wednesday morning. A representative with the Baton Rouge Police Department said officers were dispatched to the 4700 block of Lorraine Street where a person... more »
  • Two Gonzales men arrested in shooting incident on Norwood Road

    August 6, 2021 7:42 AM

    GONZALES - Two men are behind bars for a shooting incident in Ascension Parish that occurred Tuesday, officials say. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Kody Hughes and 30-year-old Humberto Gonzalez were arrested this week. Their arrests are the result of what deputies say unfolded around... more »
  • 4-year-old dead, sibling arrested in deadly accidental shooting Play Video

    August 2, 2021 9:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A 4-year-old died in an accidental shooting, the sheriff's office said Tuesday. The shooting happened Monday night. The shooting happened around 8:15 p.m. on Glenetta Court. Officials say the child was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.... more »
  • Deputies: Recently married groom, still in wedding day tuxedo, shoots two on Bonnet Carre Spillway

    August 2, 2021 7:05 AM

    ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH - Authorities say two people were hit by gunfire on the Bonnet Carré Spillway late Saturday night when a groom, still dressed in his wedding-day tuxedo but armed with a gun, got out of a vehicle and opened fire. According to WWL-TV, St. John... more »
  • Arrest made in deadly drive-by shooting on N. 13th Street

    July 28, 2021 7:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man from Texas has been arrested in connection with a deadly drive-by shooting in North Baton Rouge that occurred in late July. On Thursday (September 9), Baton Rouge Police arrested 44-year-old Christopher Bacon, a resident of Houston, in connection with the death of Larry Winfrey.... more »
  • Baton Rouge Police respond to overnight shooting off Michelli Drive

    July 20, 2021 4:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - An overnight shooting occurred in north Baton Rouge, according to capital area authorities. Baton Rouge Police reported Tuesday that the incident took place in the 2800 block of Elgin Street, which is just south of Winbourne Avenue and off Michelli Drive. Authorities described the... more »
  • Shots fired at vehicle containing juveniles in July 4 incident; girl injured

    July 6, 2021 9:05 AM

    BATON ROUGE - According to The Advocate , police are investigating an incident of gun violence that left a juvenile injured Sunday night. Police say it was around 11:45 p.m. when a vehicle containing several juveniles was struck by gunfire while it was in the 5000 block of Dutton... more »
  • One hurt in Tuesday morning shooting on North 15th Street

    June 29, 2021 11:03 AM

    BATON ROUGE - First responders were dispatched to a reported shooting in north Baton Rouge Tuesday morning. Baton Rouge Police say it was around 9:30 a.m. when officers responded to the 2000 block of N.15th Street in regards to the shooting. Upon arrival, police say they discovered a... more »
  • 19-year-old killed during shooting at Houma splash party

    June 29, 2021 7:45 AM

    HOUMA — A Saturday evening splash party in Houma became the scene of a disturbing crime when someone opened fire and shot a 19-year-old to death, WWL-TV reports. The Houma Police Department says several guests were attending the pool party in the 2600 block of Issac Street and, around... more »
  • Suspected shooter arrested in May killing of IHOP employee; All known suspects in custody Play Video

    June 25, 2021 4:47 AM

    UPDATE: The fifth suspect, Trevell Jarrell, was arrested in Dallas on Aug. 3 and was transferred to East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Aug. 23. Jarell was booked for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, simple arson, illegal posession of stolen things and obstruction of justice. This is a... more »
  • Shooting near S. Choctaw Drive leaves one person injured

    June 24, 2021 10:09 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities were called to the scene of a reported shooting near S. Choctaw Drive, Thursday morning. The shooting, which occurred at the corner of La Margie Avenue and Stacy Drive, left one person injured. At this time, details are scarce and WBRZ is reaching out... more »
  • Man reportedly shot woman to death right next to St. Landry Sheriff's Safety Complex

    June 24, 2021 7:45 AM

    ST. LANDRY PARISH - A man accused of walking into a home right next to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Safety Complex and shooting his wife to death has been arrested, KATC reports. The news outlet identified the suspect as Derrick Hills, saying local deputies believe it was on... more »
  • Roommate allegedly shot couple at Nicholson Dr. apartment, charged with murder Play Video

    June 23, 2021 7:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A dispute between roommates escalated into an incident of gun violence that left one person dead and a second injured early Wednesday morning. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, a series of gunshots fired in an apartment along Nicholson Drive near Gardere Lane... more »
  • Police identify man killed in overnight shooting on Monet Drive Play Video

    June 21, 2021 7:09 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Police say a 29-year-old man was killed in a Sunday night shooting in Baton Rouge's Lobdell/Woodale area. According to a representative with the Baton Rouge Police Department, it was close to 11 p.m. when officials were dispatched to the 1000 block of Monet Drive in regards... more »
  • Three teens charged in Baton Rouge gunfight that killed 16-year-old

    June 16, 2021 10:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Three people are facing criminal charges after a teenager was shot to death during a gun battle outside an apartment complex last month. Jesse Harris, 18, and two juvenile suspects, ages 15 and 16, were arrested in the May 23 shooting. The other suspects were booked... more »
  • BR Street Team participates in training program to address local violence Play Video

    June 10, 2021 10:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE - In response to a wave of increasing violence in the Baton Rouge area, the mayor's office issued a Thursday morning news release detailing steps some locals are taking to address rising crime. According to the release, a group of residents known as the Baton Rouge Street... more »
  • St. Landry Parish authorities request help in identifying person of interest

    June 10, 2021 5:49 AM

    ST. LANDRY PARISH - Last month, a deadly shooting in Eunice occurred and local authorities are now asking the public to assist in identifying a person of interest, KATC reports. The fatal shots were fired on May 5, police say. Authorities report rushing to the intersection of Nimitz Street... more »
  • One injured in Prescott Road shooting early Wednesday morning

    June 9, 2021 7:33 AM

    BATON ROUGE - On Wednesday morning a shooting that left one person injured occurred on Prescott Road. First responders representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department were dispatched to the 5500 block of Prescott Road early Wednesday morning. Officials say the wounded individual sustained a non-life threatening injury.... more »
  • Shooting at Cousins Food Mart on Plank Road injures two

    June 9, 2021 7:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - On Wednesday morning, two people were injured in a shooting at Cousins Food Mart in the 3900 block of Plank Road. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers were dispatched to a reported shooting at the business. Officials say the two wounded individuals were... more »
  • Mayor: We've 'had it' with this senseless violence; Leads pouring in to catch baby's killers Play Video

    June 4, 2021 5:53 PM

    UPDATE: Police will hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the shooting investigation. WBRZ will air the conference live on WBRZ.com and WBRZ+. ***** BATON ROUGE - Amid relentless reporting focused on the shocking murder of a toddler this week, police sources said there... more »

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