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  • NBA YoungBoy found not guilty in felony gun trial; Louisiana trial still pending

    July 15, 2022 3:21 PM

    LOS ANGELES - A jury found NBA YoungBoy not guilty at his felony gun trial Friday in Los Angeles. The rapper, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, was charged with a felon in possession of a firearm last year on a warrant out of Baton Rouge . Los Angeles... more »
  • 'Too much mayonnaise': Subway worker shot to death after argument over sandwich

    June 27, 2022 9:17 AM

    ATLANTA - A customer shot two Subway workers, leaving one of them dead, after an argument that stemmed from a complaint about his sandwich. "Believe it or not, it was about too much mayonnaise on his sandwich," Willie Glenn, the owner of the Atlanta sandwich shop, told FOX 5... more »
  • Police make arrest in April shooting at Oyo Hotel Play Video

    April 21, 2022 8:35 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A woman died April 21 after she was found with gunshot wounds at a hotel along Airline Highway that's been plagued by violent crime . The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting was first reported shortly after 1:30 a.m. at the OYO Hotel on Gwenadele... more »
  • Deputies arrested for shooting, killing man who refused to get out of car

    February 22, 2022 9:55 AM

    HARVEY - A pair of sheriff's deputies are facing manslaughter charges for shooting a man who refused to step out of his vehicle after they were called to a Jefferson Parish neighborhood to investigate a noise complaint. The two deputies, 29-year-old Isaac Hughes and 35-year-old Johnathan Louis, were among... more »
  • Three killed during fight outside Texas sports bar

    February 14, 2022 8:23 AM

    LAREDO, Texas - Three men were shot to death early Sunday morning after a fight broke out at a bar in south Texas. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. outside the TKO Sports Bar and Grill in Laredo. Police said three men were shot during the confrontation. Two... more »
  • Two arrested in shootout at Perkins Road apartment complex

    February 4, 2022 12:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two of three suspects involved in a gun battle at a Baton Rouge apartment complex are now in custody. The gunfire erupted Wednesday evening at the Oakleigh Apartments on Perkins Road. Deputies arrived at the property to find multiple apartments and vehicles riddled with bullets. ... more »
  • Deadly shootout involving teens marks latest violence at troubled Tigerland apartment Play Video

    November 9, 2021 12:40 PM

    Update: Two suspects, ages 18 and 17, have been arrested in the killing. Read the latest here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/juvenile-among-2-arrested-in-tigerland-shootout-that-killed-teen ------ BATON ROUGE - Pelumi Folojimi has lived at the Tiger Plaza apartments for two years. On Sunday, he came home to something peculiar: white dust on his couch. ... 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 »
  • Person shot in face near Southern campus; juvenile in police custody

    August 17, 2021 2:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A juvenile surrendered to police after shooting a person in the face late Sunday just off of the Southern University campus. Police said Tuesday, detectives were investigating a shooting at 724 Harding Boulevard, an address that overlooks the campus. The shooting happened around nine Sunday night.... more »
  • Police investigate gunfire at busy Mid City Baton Rouge intersection Friday

    August 13, 2021 2:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police activity has been seen at the corner of Government Street and South Foster where eyewitnesses reported gunfire and saw people run from parking lots in the area. Eyewitnesses said around 1 p.m. people were seen running from gunfire. Sources said police and other emergency... 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 »
  • Man arrested after accidentally shooting 14-year-old girl with stolen gun

    July 14, 2021 1:58 PM

    LAPLACE - A man was arrested after accidentally shooting a teenage girl with a stolen gun. St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 20-year-old Da'Juan Waxter on July 13 after the shooting at a home on Fife Lane. Deputies said when they entered the home, a 14-year-old... more »
  • One dead, child hurt in wake of multiple shootings across Baton Rouge Sunday

    July 11, 2021 10:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge police investigated multiple shootings across the city Sunday night, including one involving a 4-year-old. The Baton Rouge Police Department said it was investigating two separate shootings shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday. One shooting was reported around 8:30 p.m. on Florida Boulevard. Police said... 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 »
  • Police arrest 15-year-old in North Harco Drive homicide

    July 5, 2021 12:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities in Baton Rouge have arrested a juvenile in connection with the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old at a North Harco Drive apartment complex on Monday (July 5). Representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) say it was late Monday morning when Lesage Butler III... 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 »

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