BATON ROUGE - Authorities responded to a shooting in North Baton Rouge late Wednesday morning.

The shooting was reported around 11:50 a.m. on Avenue E near Elmer Avenue. Baton Rouge Police say 59-year-old Billie Rollins of Baker was found lying next to a vehicle in the 10100 block of Ave. E.

Rollins was pronounced dead at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds, authorities confirm.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact the Violent Crime Unit at 225-389-4869.