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• Officer among 2 killed in Evangeline Parish shooting Monday night

  August 1, 2023 12:58 PM

  VILLE PLATTE - A law enforcement officer was among two people fatally shot Monday night in Evangeline Parish. The shooting was first reported shortly after 8:30 p.m. at a home on W Beauregard Street in Ville Platte. The shooting involved a man and woman, as well as a deputy... more »

• Ascension sheriff launches Donaldsonville task force to address surge in violent crime

  June 9, 2022 3:27 PM

  DONALSONVILLE - Law enforcement in Ascension has assembled a task force aiming to tackle a wave of shootings and other violent crime in part of the parish. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday the group of deputies will be assigned to the Donaldsonville area. The department said residents... more »

• Police officers gather in Zion City for positive community outreach Play Video

  April 28, 2022 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dozens of police officers hit the streets in Zion City Thursday. It's an area police are no strangers to, but this visit was for a different reason. "It's about time y'all walk down through here," a man said to police in Zion City on Thursday. ... more »

• Woman set free after 2021 murder arrest booked again for setting car on fire

  April 28, 2022 5:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman who was booked last year in a murder case that never went to trial is back in jail after she allegedly set a car on fire next to someone's home. Terica Scott was booked Wednesday night related to an arson reported April 6 on... more »

• Gun seized from teen in Baker linked to 5 different shootings in Baton Rouge Play Video

  January 27, 2022 5:33 PM

  BAKER - Ballistics evidence has linked a weapon seized from a teenager in Baker to multiple crimes in Baton Rouge. The pistol is connected to at least five shootings in the capital city dating back to 2018. "We test fire every gun," Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn said. "Every... more »

• Two teens murdered in separate shootings Sunday; family says they're connected Play Video

  January 10, 2022 7:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dion Williams, a seventh-grader at Park Forest Middle School, was one of two teenagers killed in Baton Rouge on Sunday. "I'm going to really miss that, that I'm not going to able to call him anymore," said Miranda Williams, the teen's mother. "Me being a parent... more »

• Top law enforcement officials beg legislators not to override concealed carry veto

  July 8, 2021 3:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A crowded room of local law enforcement leaders pleaded for lawmakers not to challenge Governor John Bel Edwards' veto of a bill that would allow Louisiana residents to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Among those in attendance were East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux,... more »

• COVID, traffic & crime top concerns for Baton Rouge mayor in 2021 Play Video

  January 13, 2021 6:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Entering her second term in office, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's State of the City address Wednesday focused on three big aspects of her tenure: COVID, crime and traffic. The coronavirus was the most pressing issue. “On‌ ‌March‌ ‌24,‌ ‌2020‌ ‌Baton‌ Rouge‌ ‌lost‌ ‌its‌ ‌first‌ ‌soul‌ ‌to‌... more »

• At least 10 injured in rash of shootings across capital region Monday Play Video

  September 15, 2020 8:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - With Hurricane Sally veering eastward on Monday, a move that would spare Baton Rouge from the brunt of its impact, most locals were likely ready to breathe a sigh of relief. But when a shocking wave of unrelated shootings left at least ten people injured across... more »

• BR rapper, Lit Yoshi, held on $1.82 M bond, connected with gang-related shootings

  July 29, 2020 9:19 AM

  A Baton Rouge rapper who investigators say is connected to a string of shootings between April of 2019 and July of this year was given a new bond of $1.8 million-plus Tuesday. Lit Yoshi is the name that 21-year-old Mieyoshi Tyree Edwards goes by. One of the shooting... more »

• Teens playing with gun caused deadly shooting Saturday

  July 18, 2020 10:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Emergency crews are responding to a fatal shooting Saturday night. Around 9:40 p.m. officials responded to the 5800 block of W. Rio Drive near Greenwell Street. When officials arrived on the scene the victim was already deceased. In an update later, authorities revealed the... more »

• Baton Rouge mayor issues scathing response to ominous police union billboards Play Video

  July 16, 2020 11:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE - EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome released a statement Thursday criticizing the Baton Rouge police union over billboards that warned visitors to enter the city "at your own risk." The statement comes after billboards went up Wednesday seemingly criticizing the city's response to a rise in violent... more »

• Chief Murphy Paul: Weekend killings 'concerning to our entire community'

  November 11, 2019 4:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul issued a statement reassuring the community detectives are working hard to find those responsible for four unrelated homicides that happened since Saturday. The four separate shootings left four people dead over the weekend. No arrests have been made in any... more »

• Man arrested in domestic shooting leaving couple in critical condition

  June 2, 2019 4:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Authorities have arrested a man for breaking into a woman's home then shooting her along with her boyfriend. Donald Mack was booked for home invasion, domestic and attempted first-degree murder. The incident happened Saturday night around 10:00 p.m. at 9024 Cefalu Drive. Witnesses told EBRSO detectives... more »

• Coach O talks Fiesta Bowl player logistics Play Video

  December 27, 2018 7:37 PM

  PHOENIX – LSU coach Ed Orgeron spoke with reporters late Thursday following the team's arrival to Phoenix to discuss the Fiesta Bowl. The team left Baton Rouge later than scheduled because of torrential rain in Louisiana. When the team finally arrived, Orgeon began by saying Kelvin Joseph and... more »

• Suspect tied to one of a rash of early-December murders arrested

  December 2, 2018 2:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 25-year-old was booked into jail Wednesday on murder charges, arrested in connection with one of a series of shootings that spiked a crime wave at the beginning of the month. Curtis Holland was arrested in the shooting death of Jordan Spears, 27. Police said Holland... more »

• Man arrested for shooting outside home in October incident

  November 28, 2017 7:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police Officers have charged a man with attempted first-degree murder after connecting him to an incident in October. On Oct. 8, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2900 block of Shelley Street for a shooting. At the scene, officers learned that multiple... more »

• BRPD: Homeless man shot and killed while working in gas station parking lot Play Video

  October 13, 2017 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say a homeless man was shot to death as he was cleaning up a gas station parking lot early Friday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 51-year-old Leonard Williams was shot multiple times around 1 a.m. Friday at Cousin's Food Mart on Airline... more »

• Surviving victim wants confessed murderer to face death penalty Play Video

  October 12, 2017 12:59 PM

  BLUFF CREEK- The only surviving victim of a shooting that left people in East Feliciana Parish on edge believes Ryan Sharpe should face the death penalty after he confessed to committing three murders and shooting Buck Hornsby. A disturbing picture is emerging today about alleged murderer and shooter Ryan Sharpe's... more »

• Residents looking to address the blight problem in their neighborhood Play Video

  September 24, 2017 11:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Residents of Eden Park say crime is commonplace in their community. "We've witnessed so much crime here. Prostitution, drug transactions... We've experience gang fights and stuff like that," said Zea Wallace, referencing one of the vacant houses in her neighborhood. It's on North 37th Street... more »

• EBR Coroner paints disturbing picture of parish's homicide numbers

  September 12, 2017 12:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office is sounding the alarm today about homicides that are plaguing the parish so far this year. At a news conference last week, city leaders in Baton Rouge said there were 57 homicides in the city. Four since that news conference... more »

• DOJ: 'insufficient evidence' to charge officers in Sterling shooting Play Video

  May 3, 2017 8:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The Department of Justice has officially announced that the two Baton Rouge Police Department officers who were involved in the shooting death of Alton Sterling will not be charged, citing "insufficient evidence." Acting United States Attorney Corey Amundson for the Middle District of Louisiana said that... more »

• One person attacked on Tiger Bend Road

  April 28, 2017 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Crews are responding to an attack in the 15000 block of Tiger Bend on Friday afternoon. Sources say that at least one person has been pistol-whipped. A News 2 crew is on the way to the scene. This story will be updated as more... more »

• One injured in shooting on Cannon Street

  April 13, 2017 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Authorities say that shooting on Cannon Street at Smiley Street has left one person injured. The shooting happened on Thursday around 4:30 p.m. Authorities say the person was shot in the arm and is in stable condition at this time. This story will be... more »

• Six jurors selected for Marksville deputy charged in child's death Play Video

  March 13, 2017 7:53 AM

  MARKSVILLE - A Marksville law enforcement officer charged with murder in a 6-year-old boy's fatal shooting is heading to trial. Jury selection began Monday morning for Derrick Stafford's trial in Marksville, where he and another city marshal fired at a car after a November 2015 pursuit . The shooting killed... more »

• Man who tased EBR deputies Wednesday recently avoided arrest in Judge Mike Erwin's courtroom Play Video

  March 1, 2017 8:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A man suspected of armed robbery wrestled a taser from two East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies Wednesday morning, firing it at them. Jeremy Blouin, 21 years-old of Baton Rouge, also allegedly punched the deputies before being shot in the Piccadilly parking lot on Essen Lane. He was... more »

• $450k bond set for accused Doe's Eat Place shooter Play Video

  January 18, 2017 12:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A Judge has set a $450,000 bond for the man accused of shooting a man outside a popular Government Street restaurant last week. Reginald Tyler Brown turned himself in Monday and was charged with three counts of attempted first degree murder, police say. James is... more »

• Man arrested for attempted murder following road rage shooting

  December 20, 2016 10:58 AM

  WALKER – A man was arrested following a shooting that stemmed from a road rage incident in Walker. Walker Police Department arrested 31-year-old Bradley Deville on charges of attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of a firearm, use of a firearm in a school zone, unlawful discharge of a firearm,... more »

• Suspect wanted for shooting at Circle K on Plank Road

  December 14, 2016 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police detectives are attempting to identify a suspect accused of shooting a man in the Circle K parking lot on Plank Road. The shooting occurred on Dec. 4 around 2:15 a.m. when the suspect followed a man out of the Circle K and began... more »

• Sheriff says more drugs on the street following undercover drug bust, shooting Play Video

  December 7, 2016 6:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office was involved in a shootout with 23-year-old George Pikes after he allegedly sold heroin to undercover officers on Tuesday. The sheriff says the demand for the drug has increased. "I also feel like the reduction in sentencing for heroin... more »

• Man turns himself in following fatal domestic violence shooting

  December 5, 2016 1:14 PM

  HAMMOND – One man that was involved in a domestic violence shooting that left one person dead has turned himself in to the Hammond Police Department. Police were looking for 25-year-old Martin Haynes on Monday. He was wanted for second degree murder and obstruction of justice. The police department... more »

• Man arrested after chase with East Feliciana police, deputy shoots at truck

  October 31, 2016 1:57 PM

  EAST FELICIANA – A man has been arrested after a high-speed chase with East Feliciana police that led to a deputy shooting at the car while two children were inside. On Sunday, Oct. 30 around 7 p.m. an East Feliciana deputy saw a truck, driven by 28-year-old Lenon Sanders,... more »

• One person shot in leg on Ozark Street

  October 29, 2016 8:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say one person was shot in the leg on Ozark Street in Baton Rouge Saturday. The shooting happened at the intersection of Ozark Street and North Acadian Thruway shortly after 7:30 p.m. Saturday. According to Baton Rouge Police Sgt. L'Jean Mckneely Jr, the Major Assaults... more »

• Men posing as FEMA workers force into home at gunpoint, shoot resident

  September 29, 2016 4:08 PM

  AMITE – Deputies in Tangipahoa Parish are still looking for one man who they say posed as a FEMA worker, forced his way into a home at gunpoint then shot a resident in August. The shooting happened on Aug. 20 around 10:51 a.m. Deputies say 47-year-old Deshaun Harness and... more »

• 19-year-old found shot in the head in Ponchatoula

  August 21, 2016 2:02 PM

  PONCHATOULA - A 19-year-old was found shot in the head by family members and police are looking for leads in the case. The murder was reported Sunday, although it happened Friday, news partner ActionNews17.com posted on its website. The unidentified male was found on Methvin Drive when family members... more »

• BRPD investigating Sunday morning shooting on Rembrandt

  August 14, 2016 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - BRPD detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man dead late Sunday morning in Baton Rouge. 22-year-old Jered McCalope was found in a parking lot in the 6700 block of Rembrandt Avenue around 11:30 a.m. suffering from a gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead... more »

• 2 dead, 4 injured in 4 overnight shootings in New Orleans

  August 4, 2016 9:06 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Police are investigating four separate shootings that happened overnight in the New Orleans area, leaving two men dead and another four injured. WWL-TV reports officers responded to a call at the corner of Frenchman and Sere streets at around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators say the victims... more »

• NYPD buys new vests, helmets in wake of Baton Rouge shooting

  July 25, 2016 6:31 PM

  NEW YORK - One of the nation’s largest and most illustrious police forces has some new equipment to work with in the wake of shootings in Baton Rouge and Dallas. The new equipment, which includes bulletproof vests and military grade protective helmets, comes at a cost of more than... more »

• WATCH: Wounded deputy greeted with hero's welcome home Thursday afternoon Play Video

  July 21, 2016 2:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputy Bruce Simmons was released from the hospital Thursday and arrived home to a hero's welcome from neighbors, law enforcement and area firefighters. Simmons survived an ambush on Baton Rouge Police and other sheriff's deputies Sunday. A gunman killed three officers... more »

• Governor's office to host blood drive for slain officers on Thursday

  July 20, 2016 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards' office will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday in honor of the officers involved in Sunday's shooting on Airline Highway. The drive planned by the governor's office along with LifeShare Blood Centers, will be open to all state employees and members of... more »

• Restaurants plan to donate to families of slain officers, first responders Play Video

  July 19, 2016 7:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge community along with area restaurants have been finding ways to give back to the families of the slain officers involved in Sunday's shooting on Airline Highway. Thousands of dollars have already been collected to help, and more restaurants are contributing to the effort. On... more »

• Community outreach begins for slain, injured officers

  July 18, 2016 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge community has begun to rally in support of the fallen officers involved in Sunday's shooting on Airline Highway. From crowd funding campaigns to free food, the community is finding ways to help and show solidarity. The Baton Rouge Area Foundation is accepting donations... more »

• Neighbors express sadness after BRPD Officer Montrell Jackson slain Play Video

  July 18, 2016 4:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The community's hearts are heavy with sadness on the day after an ambush attack took the lives of three officers and injured three more. One of those men, Montrell Jackson, says they're trying to cope with a tragedy that doesn't make sense. The 32-year-old man was... more »

• People gather outside Triple S convenience store one week after Alton Sterling shooting Play Video

  July 12, 2016 8:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - People have been gathering outside of the Triple S convenience store since the shooting death of Alton Sterling. Folks are okay with protesters, however they do not want protest to be loud and late into the night. Charlie King is offering free hair cuts outside... more »

• AT&T starts 'Dallas Strong' text donations

  July 8, 2016 3:56 PM

  DALLAS – With AT&T's headquarters in downtown Dallas, the company has announced that it will be donating $50,000 in the aftermath of an ambush that led to a the deadly shooting of five police officers. AT&T's donation will be to the United Way of Metro Dallas "to direct to the... more »

• LSU RB Fournette shares selfie to show support for Alton Sterling

  July 7, 2016 3:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU star running back Leonard Fournette has made his thoughts on the recent shooting of a man by Baton Rouge Police apparent via social media after he posted an image of himself wearing a Sterling shirt on Thursday. The selfie went up on Twitter around 1... more »

• One taken to hospital after reported double shooting

  June 13, 2016 10:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was taken to an area hospital after a shooting just before 10 p.m. Monday. Police responded to an initial call that two people had been shot at 3135 Madison between Plank and North Acadian Thruway. Only one person was taken to the emergency room,... more »