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Sheriff: 16-year-old among two arrested in Gonzales armed robbery; pair allegedly held minors at gunpoint
July 13, 2023 4:15 PM
GONZALES - Two people, including a 16-year-old boy, were arrested Wednesday after they allegedly robbed a pair of minors at gunpoint last month. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the crime happened around 11:40 p.m. June 7 near Clouatre Road. The teenager and a second robber, identified as 21-year-old... more » -
Armed man held family hostage at BR apartment before getting into lengthy standoff with deputies Play Video
March 30, 2023 3:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man allegedly held five people hostage at his neighbor's apartment before getting into a lengthy standoff with sheriff's deputies Thursday. Watch live newscasts here The standoff was first reported around 2:30 p.m.. The building is located on Gardere Lane between Highland Road and Burbank... more » -
One dead, another hurt after weekend shooting on I-12 Play Video
October 8, 2022 7:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man is dead after an unknown shooter opened fire on a car driving on I-12 over the weekend. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened around 3 a.m. Saturday on the interstate between Airline Highway and Drusilla Lane while the car was headed... more » -
K9 recovering after suspect shot at deputies in Tangipahoa Parish Play Video
October 3, 2022 5:13 PM
PONCHATOULA - A sheriff's office K9 who took a bullet to the jaw when a suspect opened fire on law enforcement is now back home recovering after the ordeal. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office gave an update on Bella's condition Monday, saying the four-legged deputy was grazed by gunfire... more » -
Man shot to death during overnight carjacking; Baton Rouge police still searching for killer Play Video
July 19, 2022 1:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was shot to death in a neighborhood off Florida Boulevard during an apparent carjacking. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Monday on Lorna Avenue. Officers found the victim, 30-year-old Victor Gomez Vargas, shot to death at the scene.... more » -
Police investigating gunfire at Corporate Boulevard shopping center
June 29, 2022 9:17 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police responded to a shopping center near I-10 after gunshots were reported in the parking lot Tuesday. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the gunfire was initially reported around 4 p.m. Tuesday outside Hooters on Corporate Boulevard. According to police, it appeared no one was hurt.... more » -
Woman fatally shot man who pulled gun on her during fight
June 16, 2022 11:26 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man was fatally shot after he allegedly struck a woman multiple times during a fight in a Baton Rouge neighborhood. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened Wednesday at a home on Glen Echo Drive. Witnesses told sheriff's deputies that... more » -
Texas man fled with infant son after shooting wife and mother-in-law; shooter later found dead
June 2, 2022 11:07 AM
SPRING, Tx. - A man who shot his wife and her mother in the head before fleeing with his 3-month-old child later died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. His child has since been found safe. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said the ordeal began around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday... more » -
'You took my world away': 80-year-old killed in crossfire moments after attending grandson's graduation
June 1, 2022 1:11 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A high school graduation turned deadly when gunfire erupted as the ceremony let out, killing an 80-year-old woman who was there to watch her grandchild walk across the stage. Augustine Greenwood died Tuesday after she was shot outside Xavier University's Convocation Center, where Morris Jeff High... more » -
Police: Man shot during dating app meet-up, went to nearby club for help Play Video
May 11, 2022 9:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - A bloodied man went looking for help at a popular venue near downtown Baton Rouge after he was shot during a meet-up he arranged through a dating app. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the victim, who was shot multiple times, showed up at Red Stick... more » -
Five hurt after Sunday night shooting in Baldwin
April 18, 2022 8:41 AM
BALDWIN - Five people were hurt Sunday night after gunfire erupted in a small, rural neighborhood. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office first investigated the shooting around 10:30 p.m. on Rosebud Road in Baldwin. Initially, the sheriff's office found four people shot at the scene. Several hours later,... more » -
Student arrested after reported gun battle outside Southern University dorm
March 24, 2022 10:50 AM
BATON ROUGE - A college student was arrested overnight for her alleged role in a shoot-out reported in the parking lot of a Southern University dorm . The gunfire Tuesday afternoon stemmed from an argument outside U. S. Jones Hall, a residential building on the college's campus. Arrest... more » -
Man claims he shot brother for 'constantly disrespecting' their mother
February 1, 2022 10:55 AM
BATON ROUGE - A pair of siblings got into a shootout after one of them became "fed up" with how the other was treating their mother, according to sheriff's deputies. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Nicholas Johnson, 23, was arrested Monday on charges including attempted manslaughter, domestic... more » -
Lafayette police officer fatally shot suspect during pursuit
January 24, 2022 6:40 AM
LAFAYETTE – A person died after being shot at the end of a chase involving Lafayette police overnight. Louisiana State Police said the pursuit began when a Lafayette police officer tried to stop a stolen car around 11 p.m. Sunday. Police said the driver fled when the officer activated... more » -
Woman identified, arrested for shooting boyfriend in hotel room off Airline Highway Monday
January 17, 2022 12:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested and identified the woman responsible for shooting her boyfriend at a hotel early Monday morning. Mykayla Alicia Haynes, 25, is behind bars after police say she pointed a gun at her boyfriend and pulled the trigger three to four times. Authorities responded... more » -
Boy, 10, struck by falling bullet on New Year's Eve
January 3, 2022 1:05 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A child was struck in the face by a falling bullet while watching fireworks from his backyard on New Year's Eve. The boy's friends and family told WWLTV the incident happened around 10 p.m. Friday while 10-year-old Fabian Rivera was sitting on a swing set at... more » -
Traffic stop leads deputies to drugs, several guns at Iberville Parish home
November 17, 2021 3:27 PM
ST. GABRIEL - A traffic stop led to charges for three people and the seizure of a myriad of drugs and weapons at an Iberville Parish home. The Iberville Sheriff's Office said the find stemmed from a traffic stop involving Justin LeBlanc of Belle Rose. The department said the... more » -
High schoolers arrested after bringing guns to campus; one of them was stolen
October 29, 2021 7:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - A pair of high school students were arrested Friday after they were found carrying guns on campus. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said it was first called to Istrouma High School around 12:30 Friday after staff found a loaded handgun in a 14-year-old's backpack. The... more » -
WATCH: Marine stops gas station robbery, disarms gunman Play Video
October 21, 2021 12:43 PM
YUMA, Az. - Surveillance cameras captured the moment a Marine intervened in an attempted hold-up at a gas station, disarming one of the would-be robbers and sending another one running out the door. The run-in happened around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday when three masked men approached a Chevron station in... more » -
Louisiana seeing strong booster shot numbers as eligibility expands Play Video
September 29, 2021 7:47 PM
BATON ROUGE - Even after some initial confusion over whether boosters would be necessary, the numbers in Louisiana look good. "We've got the boosters going. Very pleased to see a good uptake with the booster shot," said Dr. Robert Hart, Ochsner's chief medical officer. Pharmacies are staying busy... more » -
Roughly 40% of LSU students report being vaccinated
August 18, 2021 6:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - Roughly 40 percent of LSU students are either partially or fully vaccinated for the coronavirus so far. In a statement Wednesday , LSU said 15,354 students — nearly 50 percent of the student body — have reported their vaccination status to the university as of Aug.... more » -
Louisiana reports another spike in COVID vaccinations over the weekend
August 16, 2021 1:20 PM
BATON ROUGE - On Monday, Louisiana reported one of its largest vaccination surges in months. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, 84,271 additional doses of the vaccine were administered since Thursday. That's even higher than last weekend, when the state reported 65,589 additional shots in an identical timeframe.... more » -
Customs officers seize shipment of fake vaccination cards heading to New Orleans
August 13, 2021 3:27 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A shipment of counterfeit cards showing proof of vaccination were seized on their way to New Orleans as the city is just days away from requiring the COVID-19 vaccine at many businesses and venues. The Department of Homeland Security reported Friday that a shipment from China... more » -
Propelled by new COVID surge, Louisiana continues weeks-long vaccination boom
August 2, 2021 2:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana continued to see a surge in residents getting the coronavirus vaccine this past week, with the state now administering twice as many shots as it was two weeks ago. According to new data released by the Louisiana Department of Health on Monday, nearly 43 percent... more » -
La. reports more than 7,500 COVID cases over the weekend, increase in vaccines
July 26, 2021 1:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana reported a significant jump in vaccines administered as coronavirus cases continued to surge over the weekend. The state reported 7,592 new cases Monday, with a positivity rate of about 13.71 percent. Hospitalizations also jumped to 1,221, up from 1,008 on Friday. Hospitals across the... 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 » -
Governor recommends wearing a mask indoors amid new COVID surge, some state employees required to wear one Monday Play Video
July 22, 2021 6:41 PM
BATON ROUGE – Louisianans are encouraged to wear masks indoors – no matter their vaccination status – and most state employees may be required to wear masks starting Monday, the governor announced in a news conference Friday. The measures are the strictest yet after months of living in ease... more » -
Louisiana reports more than 5k new COVID cases Wednesday Play Video
July 21, 2021 1:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - On Wednesday, Louisiana reported one of the largest single-day increases in new coronavirus cases since the onset of the pandemic. A total of 5,388 new cases were reported in the Louisiana Department of Health's newest daily update. The positivity rate on those tests was around 16.35... more » -
New spike in COVID cases largely due to unvaccinated residents, health officials say Play Video
July 14, 2021 11:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - With just 36 percent of Louisiana residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the latest surge in cases and hospitalizations statewide is overwhelmingly being seen in the two-thirds who have opted not to get the shot, according to health experts. "What you're seeing is this is turning into... 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 » -
The CDC eases mask guidance for vaccinated teachers and students in schools Play Video
July 9, 2021 6:20 PM
BATON ROUGE - Since the early months of the pandemic, students and teachers across the country have been masked inside classrooms, at events, and through the halls. The Centers for Disease Control made a change Friday, saying things can relax a bit. Teachers and students who are fully vaccinated,... more » -
Vax That Thang Up: Louisiana rapper Juvenile remixes hit song to promote COVID vaccine
July 7, 2021 2:45 PM
New Orleans-based rapper Juvenile has remixed his smash hit "Back That Thang Up" into an anthem promoting the COVID vaccine. The musician released "Vax That Thang Up", featuring fellow artists Mannie Fresh and Mia X, as part of a campaign with the dating app BLK. A music video... 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 » -
Nearly half of West Feliciana fully vaccinated, outpacing the rest of Louisiana Play Video
May 6, 2021 8:12 PM
West Feliciana Parish is leading the way in Louisiana when it comes to getting vaccinated. Data from the Louisiana Department of Health shows the gap is not even close. According to the department, West Feliciana Parish leads the state with 49.19% of its population already fully vaccinated. Orleans Parish... more » -
YMCA offering free Moderna vaccines to residents of West Baton Rouge
April 26, 2021 11:06 PM
BATON ROUGE - The DOW Westside YMCA, West Baton Rouge Fire Department and State Fire Marshal's Office have teamed up to offer free COVID-19 vaccine shots to residents of West Baton Rouge this week. The community vaccination event will be held Monday, April 26, and Wednesday, April 28 from... more » -
As state pushes for more vaccinations, Tigerland bars host 'shots for shots' clinic Play Video
April 22, 2021 10:27 PM
BATON ROUGE - Hours before students descended upon Tigerland for the popular Thursday night out, a handful of students drifted into Fred's, but not for happy hour. "When I told my mom in Texas, 'I'm going to get vaccinated at Fred's,' she was like 'no you're not,'" Meredith Clark,... more » -
La. reports 367 positive COVID cases in those who've been fully vaccinated
April 22, 2021 5:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - State health officials said Thursday that Louisiana has now seen more than 300 coronavirus cases in people with the vaccine, though it's still a small fraction of those who've been fully vaccinated. As of Thursday, Louisiana was reporting a total of 367 "breakthrough" cases in people... more » -
Mass vaccination site set to open in Baton Rouge Friday Play Video
April 15, 2021 8:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - Starting Friday, a parking lot along Florida Boulevard will be packed with people getting a COVID vaccine. "The Bon Carre Business Center lies directly within the center of our community, making it easier for residents to access regardless of their location," Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome said.... more » -
West Baton Rouge holding mass vaccination event Thursday
April 12, 2021 2:40 PM
PORT ALLEN - West Baton Rouge will host another mass vaccination event Thursday. The parish said the event will April 15 at the Erwinville Community Center at 5110 Rougon Road in Port Allen. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m.. All shots administered at the site Thursday will... more » -
East Baton Rouge offering free rides to vaccine appointments, announces pop-up clinic initiative
March 31, 2021 1:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - City-parish officials announced programs Wednesday that will make it easier for East Baton Rouge residents to get a COVID vaccine. Mayor Sharon Weston Broome said her office and HealthyBR are partnering with Uber and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation to provide up to... more » -
Company helping local pharmacies distribute vaccines as Louisiana accelerates rollout Play Video
March 25, 2021 8:05 PM
GRAMERCY - About 200 COVID-19 vaccines are administered at Gem Drugs Pharmacy each week. It's an accelerated process that wouldn't be possible without outside help. "In the beginning, it was very difficult because we had multiple binders and notebooks and we were contacting people ourselves," Pharmacist Jeanne Maylon... more » -
Over 33% of La.'s population fully vaccinated for COVID
March 15, 2021 1:45 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana administered 26,067 doses of the COVID vaccine since Thursday. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, 1,740,240 people across the state have received at least their first dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines or received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The state... more »