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• EBRSO investigating after fatal shooting left 1 person dead along Southfork Avenue

  June 29, 2026 12:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating after an early Monday morning shooting left a man dead inside his car outside an apartment along Southfork Avenue. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office was called to the scene at the Regency Club apartment complex... more »

• A killing in Opelousas sparked debate at the Justice Department about civil rights laws

  June 29, 2026 10:46 AM

  OPELOUSAS — In October 1951, John Lester Mitchell, a World War II veteran and a founder of the local NAACP chapter, went with two other men to sign up to vote. No African American had succeeded in registering to vote in St. Landry Parish in decades, as local officials... more »

• 19-year-old killed in shooting along Blue Grass Drive, BRPD officers say Play Video

  June 29, 2026 9:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department identified a teen who was killed in a Sunday evening shooting along Blue Grass Drive. According to officials, the victim was identified as 19-year-old Kaleb Stampley, who was killed in a shooting that occurred around 7 p.m. near BREC's Fortune Addition... more »

• 1 injured in Saturday night shooting at McDonald's on Perkins Road Play Video

  June 28, 2026 9:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Saturday night shooting at a McDonald's on Perkins Road left one man injured, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Officials said the incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. at a McDonald's along Perkins Road near the intersection of Bluebonnet Boulevard. According to deputies,... more »

• Charges downgraded for 4 men arrested in fatal shooting of 8-year-old along San Juan Drive Play Video

  June 27, 2026 1:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Charges were downgraded on Thursday for four men who were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old along San Juan Drive in March. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, 8-year-old Davian Nicholas was shot when a group of people exchanged... more »

• Ascension deputies arrest man for murder after woman killed in Geismar shooting Play Video

  June 26, 2026 1:11 PM

  GEISMAR — A man was arrested on Friday after a woman was killed in a shooting in Geismar on Kerry Road, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The investigation into the shooting began on June 20 when deputies responded to the scene on Kerry Road around 3 p.m.,... more »

• Coroner's office: 15-year-old found shot dead in middle of road in Southdowns neighborhood Play Video

  June 26, 2026 8:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said that a 15-year-old boy was found shot to death early Thursday morning in the Southdowns neighborhood. Suhib Yousef's body was found in the middle of Poplar Street near Lee Drive around 2 a.m. on Thursday. People in the... more »

• Man hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Roseland, Tangipahoa Parish deputies say Play Video

  June 25, 2026 4:47 PM

  ROSELAND — A man arrived at an emergency room with multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday afternoon, and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is working to identify who shot him. TPSO said the 21-year-old man was in critical but stable condition on Thursday. Deputies said the shooting happened along... more »

• BRPD arrests woman on attempted murder charges after fight leads to shooting along Delaware Street Play Video

  June 25, 2026 1:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a woman on attempted murder charges after a shooting earlier this week injured one person along Delaware Street. A BRPD spokesperson said that 22-year-old Alyssa Jackson and another woman got into a fight along Delaware near the intersection of Sherwood Street around... more »

• Man hospitalized after shooting at corner of Winbourne Avenue, Eaton Street Play Video

  June 24, 2026 7:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was taken to the hospital after a late-night shooting along Winbourne Avenue, officials said. The shooting, which happened around 11 p.m. on Tuesday near the corner of Winbourne and Eaton Street, left one man injured. He was then hospitalized in stable condition, officials... more »

• Police identify 5 people arrested in connection with Port Allen shooting that left 1 injured Play Video

  June 22, 2026 4:05 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen Police Department arrested five people following a Sunday morning shooting that left one person injured on Azalea Street. While investigating, officers located the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on La. 1 South. The victim was later transported to a local hospital in... more »

• 1 injured following Saturday night shooting in Gonzales on Burnside Avenue Play Video

  June 22, 2026 1:50 PM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales Police Department is investigating a Saturday night shooting on Burnside Avenue that left one person injured. According to the department, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Oak Terrace Service Center around 9:30 p.m., where they found multiple shell casings in the parking... more »

• 1 injured, 5 arrested following early Sunday morning shooting on Azalea Street in Port Allen Play Video

  June 21, 2026 11:41 AM

  PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen Police Department is investigating an early Sunday morning shooting that left one person injured. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 5 a.m. on Azalea Street. While investigating, officers located the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on La. 1 South.... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest man on attempted murder charges after early June shooting Play Video

  June 18, 2026 12:39 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – Assumption Parish deputies have arrested a man accused of attempted murder after a June 1 shooting in Napoleonville. The shooting happened after a person bragged about shooting another person days before near Napoleonville. One person sustained a "superficial wound" in the shooting, officials said. Robert... more »

• 19-year-old sentenced to 13 years in prison after shooting man defending his daughter along Newcastle Avenue Play Video

  June 17, 2026 11:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 19-year-old who pleaded guilty to lesser charges connected to a March 2025 shooting along Newcastle Avenue was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Wednesday. Jerry Huggins, who was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon for the shooting of... more »

• 17-year-old arrested in connection with April murder on Sherwood Street Play Video

  June 15, 2026 4:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 17-year-old was arrested by the Baton Rouge Police Department for first-degree murder after he allegedly attempted to buy a firearm. According to the department, on April 7 officers responded to a shooting on Sherwood Street where they found Frederick Scott suffering from multiple gunshot wounds... more »

• Teen accused of shooting a man defending his daughter pleads guilty to lesser charges Play Video

  June 15, 2026 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A teen accused of shooting a man who said he was defending his daughter from being mocked outside their home on Newcastle Avenue pleaded guilty to lesser charges on Monday. Jerry Huggins, 19, was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon... more »

• Former Gonzales mayoral candidate who allegedly shot man in Hammond now faces murder charges Play Video

  June 15, 2026 11:47 AM

  HAMMOND — A former Gonzales mayoral candidate who allegedly shot a man in the chest in Hammond is now being charged with second-degree murder after he died in the hospital, jail records show. K emlyn Lomas, 58, was initially arrested on May 28 on attempted manslaughter, aggravated battery and... more »

• Coroner: Teen dies after being shot along Boulevard De Province over the weekend Play Video

  June 15, 2026 11:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A teenager has died in the hospital after a shooting along Boulevard De Province over the weekend, the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers arrived at the scene of the shooting on Sunday around 2:30 p.m. to... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department investigating fatal shooting on Pampas Street Play Video

  June 14, 2026 1:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE —The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a Saturday afternoon fatal shooting on Pampas Street. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 5 p.m., killing 22-year-old J'Sinn Bazile. Officers arrived on Pampas Street to find Bazile dead inside an apartment from apparent gunshot wounds. ... more »

• Man arrested following shots fired near Walmart parking lot on Cortana Place Play Video

  June 14, 2026 10:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said he allegedly fired a shot into the ground during an argument near a Walmart parking lot on Cortana Place on Saturday. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. Deputies said a group of men... more »

• Authorities respond to reported shots fired near Walmart parking lot on Cortana Place, no injuries reported Play Video

  June 13, 2026 2:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities responded to a reported shooting near the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter on Cortana Place. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Saturday. Emergency officials said there are currently no reported injuries. The incident remains under investigation. more »

• Two arrested after group allegedly followed woman through several streets before shooting her

  June 12, 2026 7:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people were arrested on Thursday for attempted second-degree murder after a group allegedly followed a woman through several Baton Rouge streets before firing into her vehicle. On May 25, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department arrived at a shooting to discover that the victim... more »

• Woman pleads guilty to reduced charges in fatal 2024 Darrow shooting Play Video

  June 12, 2026 2:51 PM

  DARROW — A woman pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a 2024 Darrow shooting for which she was initially charged with murder. Kendra Washington, 54, on Tuesday, pled guilty to the shooting of 45-year-old Mark Perkins on June 15, 2024. Washington was initially arrested on second-degree murder... more »

• Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 others in the hospital, police say Play Video

  June 12, 2026 12:13 PM

  MIDLAND, Texas (AP) — A shooter who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland died Friday after a standoff with police following an attack that left one person dead and at least nine others injured, city officials said. Midland police said the active shooter situation ended hours... more »

• Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

  June 11, 2026 2:49 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man who posed as a police officer and knocked on lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night, killing the top Democrat in the state House and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder on Thursday so that... more »

• Student hurt in second shooting at Baker High School since Monday, campus to be closed indefinitely Play Video

  June 10, 2026 11:33 AM

  BAKER - A Baker High School student was shot Wednesday morning while they were leaving summer classes, prompting school leaders to close the campus for the summer and move all students to online learning. Police responded to the school shortly after 10 a.m. for a shooting. Baker Police Chief... more »

• 17-year-old killed in Plank Road shooting was a Scotlandville Magnet High student, school confirms Play Video

  June 10, 2026 10:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people, including a Scotlandville Magnet High School Student, were shot along Plank Road and taken to local hospitals early Wednesday morning, where one of them later died, Baton Rouge Police said. Officers responded to reports of the shooting around 12:18 a.m. Once they arrived at... more »

• 4 arrested on attempted murder charges after US 61 shooting left 1 injured in West Feliciana Parish Play Video

  June 10, 2026 9:52 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — Four men were arrested after an early morning shooting that left one person hospitalized in West Feliciana Parish over the weekend. Deputies said that, around 1 a.m. on Saturday, two groups got into a fight. This led to shots being exchanged between two vehicles on U.S.... more »

• Lutcher man resentenced to 32 years for shooting at deputies after judge rules him habitual offender Play Video

  June 9, 2026 6:47 AM

  LUTCHER — A Lutcher man initially sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of shooting at multiple St. James Parish deputies will now serve 32 years behind bars. Edward Young III was initially sentenced in January 2026 after he was found guilty of attempted first-degree murder of... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly shooting at a vehicle containing three juveniles on Graham Street Play Video

  June 8, 2026 3:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after he allegedly shot at a car containing three juveniles on Graham Street. On Friday, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a shooting on Graham Street, where they located a victim who claimed she had been shot while driving... more »

• 1 injured following shootout along Highway 61 in West Feliciana Parish

  June 6, 2026 12:47 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an overnight shooting after a person showed up to the hospital with gunshot wounds early Saturday morning. According to the sheriff's office, around 1 a.m., a person showed up to the hospital with gunshot wounds stemming from an... more »

• Man arrested following Friday night fatal shooting on Tiger Bend Road Play Video

  June 6, 2026 11:58 AM

  ST. GEORGE — A New Orleans man was arrested following a fatal shooting at a residence on Tiger Bend Road on Friday, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. According to detectives, 56-year-old Alex Wilson arrived at the residence to pick up his child when he became involved... more »

• 27-year-old found dead in car along 73rd Avenue, BRPD says Play Video

  June 4, 2026 12:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 27-year-old is dead after an early Thursday morning shooting along 73rd Avenue, Baton Rouge Police said. BRPD said that Eric Lathers was found inside a car around 1:35 a.m. near the intersection of 73rd and Middlesex Street. Neither a motive nor a suspect has... more »

• VIDEO: 70 to 80 bullets fired at wrong person in Hammond gas station shooting, police say Play Video

  June 4, 2026 10:35 AM

  HAMMOND — Two people shot and killed a 50-year-old woman instead of the person they were targeting at a Hammond gas station early Thursday morning, Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr. said. According to police, the two gunmen followed a gray sedan, believing their target to be inside, to... more »

• 2 men hospitalized after shooting in Howell Park neighborhood, BRPD says Play Video

  June 3, 2026 8:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two men were brought to Baton Rouge General on Wednesday evening with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting in the Howell Park neighborhood. The pair arrived at the hospital around 6:30 p.m. Baton Rouge Police told WBRZ that the shooting happened near the intersection of... more »

• Man arrested in connection with drive-by shooting along Beechwood Drive Play Video

  June 3, 2026 4:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who allegedly shot and killed someone the day after the two had gotten into a fight was arrested Tuesday. WBRZ previously reported that William Hills, 23, was found in his car on Byron Avenue with multiple gunshot wounds on March 29. He was taken... more »

• BR man sentenced to 10 years in prison after approaching house, asking occupant for $10, shooting them Play Video

  June 2, 2026 7:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after knocking on a Baton Rouge home's door and asking its occupant for $10 before shooting him, court records show Clayton Smith, 22, entered a guilty plea on attempted second-degree murder charges on Monday, court records say.... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department asks for help identifying suspect from shooting on Tams Drive Play Video

  June 1, 2026 6:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department asked the public for assistance in identifying an individual they believe is connected to a shooting. According to the department, the shooting occurred on May 22 around 1:30 p.m. on Tams Drive. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries at the time... more »

• Woman accused of shooting at person before chasing them in a vehicle on Edgemont Drive Play Video

  May 31, 2026 11:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested for attempted second-degree murder after she allegedly shot at a woman before chasing her in a vehicle. According to arrest records, on May 3, a woman was sitting in her car on Edgemont Drive when 20-year-old Ceddeanae Lanieux allegedly pulled up and... more »

• 1 injured following shooting during organized fight, officers say Play Video

  May 29, 2026 8:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a woman for attempted second-degree murder after she allegedly shot a man while her daughters were fighting. According to arrest documents, on Monday, officers arrived on Airline Highway to find a male suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.... more »

• 1 dead, another injured in Baton Rouge shooting; car arrived at gas station with several bullet holes Play Video

  May 29, 2026 2:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person is dead and another was taken to the hospital from an Airline Highway gas station near Evangeline Street following a Friday afternoon shooting. Police said a car, with two people in it who had been shot, arrived at a Chevron near Airline Highway and... more »

• New details in domestic shooting that left 2 dead at Baton Rouge apartment complex Play Video

  May 28, 2026 6:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds at the Afton Oaks Apartment Complex on Newcastle Avenue. Officials identified the two as Averia Arceneaux, 33, and Johvon McKinley, 29. Court documents show Arceneaux had an active protective order against McKinley at the time of the shooting.... more »

• 1 person critically injured after shooting at corner of North Ardenwood Drive and Timber Creek Avenue Play Video

  May 28, 2026 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was hospitalized after a shooting at the corner of North Ardenwood Drive and Timber Creek Avenue. The shooting happened before 1 a.m. Thursday morning and left the victim with critical injuries, officials told WBRZ. A suspect and a motive have not been identified. more »

• Police identify man, woman killed in domestic shooting at Newcastle Avenue apartment complex Play Video

  May 27, 2026 12:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people are dead after a Wednesday morning shooting at an apartment complex along Newcastle Avenue. Officials told WBRZ that the shooting happened around 10:30 a.m. at Afton Oaks Apartments. Sources at the scene said the victim, a woman, was shot by her boyfriend, who... more »

• Seven people injured in Sunday night shooting outside Thibodaux nightclub Play Video

  May 25, 2026 2:43 PM

  THIBODAUX — The Thibodaux Police Department is investigating a Sunday night shooting that left seven people injured outside of a nightclub. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 10 p.m. near the intersection of East 10th Street and Narrow Street. Authorities confirmed that seven people sustained gunshot-related injuries... more »

• 1 dead, another injured following Sunday night fatal shooting on Hollywood Street Play Video

  May 25, 2026 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man is dead following a Sunday night fatal shooting on Hollywood Street, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Responding officers arrived at the intersection of Beech Street and Douglas Avenue around 8:21 p.m. to find 20-year-old Johnathan Chambers suffering from gunshot wounds. He... more »

• One injured following Monday morning shooting on Greenwell Springs Road Play Video

  May 25, 2026 11:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A female victim was left injured following a Monday morning shooting near Greenwell Springs Road, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Officers said that the shooting occurred near the intersection of Greenwell Springs Road and Joor Road around 2:33 a.m., leaving a female victim injured.... more »

• Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint Play Video

  May 25, 2026 10:26 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remained in serious but stable condition Sunday. The Secret Service said the bystander, who has not been identified, suffered... more »

• Early morning shooting in downtown Shreveport ends with 4 people in custody, 4 officers placed on leave

  May 25, 2026 8:32 AM

  SHREVEPORT — Four people were taken into custody after an early Monday morning shooting in downtown Shreveport. The Shreveport Police Department responded to the shooting along Commerce Street around 3 a.m. and found two groups of people exchanging gunfire. After this, four officers fired their guns, causing the groups... more »

• 17-year-old arrested on principal to murder charge in deadly robbery at Coursey apartment complex Play Video

  May 22, 2026 4:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 17-year-old was arrested Thursday for his alleged role in the robbery and fatal shooting of Darby Marmillion, 19, at an apartment complex along Coursey Boulevard. De'Aries Taylor, 17, is accused of driving Brandon Lewis, 16, to City Heights Apartments on April 2 to buy vape... more »

• Sheriff: 3 injured after argument evolves into shootout at Loranger trailer park Play Video

  May 22, 2026 6:36 AM

  LORANGER — Three people were taken to the hospital after a late Thursday night shooting in a Loranger trailer park that stemmed from an argument between two groups , Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said. Deputies responded to the incident on North St. Charles Avenue off Loranger Road after... more »

• Deputies offering $5,000 reward for information about September shooting that killed Hammond teen Play Video

  May 21, 2026 2:39 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in the fatal shooting of a Hammond 18-year-old. Lawrence Wilson died in September after he was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound to his head. Deputies say they... more »

• 15-year-old dead, second person in critical condition after shooting along Wooddale Boulevard Play Video

  May 21, 2026 11:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A 15-year-old was killed and a second person is in critical condition following a shooting on Wooddale Boulevard and Lobwood Drive on Wednesday, police confirmed. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office has identified the teen killed in a shooting on Wednesday as 15-year-old Tyruan Dunn.... more »