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• BRPD investigating shooting that stemmed from argument along North 35th Street Play Video

  September 4, 2026 9:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police detectives are investigating a shooting that happened along North 35th Street earlier this week. According to BRPD, the shooting happened along North 35th near the intersection of Zion Street on Wednesday morning around 8 a.m. Police said that the man was shot... more »

• Baton Rouge man sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to reduced charges in September 2024 killing Play Video

  September 4, 2026 7:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man found guilty of killing a 44-year-old during a 2024 shooting has been sentenced to four decades behind bars. Anthony Hayes, now 20, was originally arrested and charged with the second-degree murder of Johnny Green on Sept. 13, 2024. Nearly two years later,... more »

• Two people wanted in Loranger shooting that hurt three Play Video

  September 2, 2026 6:11 PM

  LORANGER - Arrest warrants have been issued for two people allegedly involved in a May triple shooting that happened in a Loranger mobile home park. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Veronica Johnson, 50, and Jamarcus Johnson, 18, are both wanted for aggravated assault in the shooting that happened... more »

• New details in shooting that killed one man and injured four along N. Ardenwood Drive Play Video

  August 31, 2026 7:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 22-year-old man was killed, and four others were injured in a shooting at a Baton Rouge apartment complex that police say stemmed from an ongoing dispute between two groups. Baton Rouge police said the shooting happened just before 5 p.m. Saturday at the Renaissance Gateway... more »

• 14-year-old charged for allegedly shooting other teen while disassembling gun Play Video

  August 31, 2026 4:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 14-year-old has been arrested for accidentally shooting another 14-year-old, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Monday. According to police, the two teens were at a home along Mohican-Prescott Crossover on Aug. 22. One of them was disassembling a gun when it discharged, hitting the... more »

• 1 killed, 3 hurt in Sunday morning shooting along North Foster Drive Play Video

  August 31, 2026 4:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man was killed, and three were injured in a shooting along North Foster Drive early Sunday morning, Baton Rouge Police said. According to BRPD, the shooting happened along North Foster near Madison Avenue shortly before 3 a.m. Police said two people in a crowd... more »

• All 3 suspects in Gonzales double homicide on East Caldwell Street taken into custody Play Video

  August 31, 2026 1:09 PM

  GONZALES — All three suspects in connection with a double homicide on East Caldwell Street in Gonzales have been taken into custody, according to the Gonzales Police Department. The department said that on Aug. 21, shortly after 4 p.m., officers responding to reported gunfire found 17-year-old Tegan Daigle and... more »

• 1 injured following Thursday shooting on Comish Drive Play Video

  August 30, 2026 2:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was injured in a Thursday night shooting on Comish Drive , according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The department said officers arrived around 4:05 p.m. to find a person suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim allegedly told officers that... more »

• 1 dead, 4 injured following shooting at North Ardenwood Drive apartments Play Video

  August 30, 2026 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person has died, with another four injured following a Saturday afternoon shooting on North Ardenwood Drive at the Renaissance Gateway Apartments. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers arrived on the scene around 4:43 p.m. to find four people suffering from gunshot wounds. The... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly shooting a person who entered the wrong house Play Video

  August 29, 2026 7:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for attempted second-degree murder on Friday after allegedly shooting a person who had entered the wrong house. According to the department, on Aug. 14, officers arrived on Gracie Street to find Marty Green Sr., who told officers that he had shot an... more »

• 17-year-old arrested in connection with double homicide on East Caldwell Street in Gonzales Play Video

  August 22, 2026 12:47 PM

  GONZALES — A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a double homicide on East Caldwell Street in Gonzales on Friday, according to the Gonzales Police Department. The department said that shortly after 4 p.m., officers responding to reported gunfire found 17-year-old Tegan Daigle and 21-year-old Jared Downey dead on... more »

• Suspect in fatal Mall of Louisiana mass shooting pleads not guilty to murder, attempted murder charges Play Video

  August 21, 2026 7:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One day after being indicted on charges connected to the April shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that killed a 17-year-old, Markel Lee pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder charges. Lee, now 18, was indicted Wednesday on one count of second-degree murder, six counts... more »

• Baker community invited to public meetings aimed at stopping recent rise in violence Play Video

  August 20, 2026 7:58 AM

  BAKER- In recent months, the city of Baker has seen an increase in violent crime. Most recently, a shooting took the life of 18-year-old Anireeyah Brue. City leaders are coming together to combat the rise in violence in the area. On Thursday night, the first in a... more »

• BRPD: 15-year-old injured in shooting at Independence Park Play Video

  August 17, 2026 10:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a 15-year-old was shot in Independence Park over the weekend. A BRPD spokesperson said the shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. The teen was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. more »

• Police arrest 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting Play Video

  August 16, 2026 12:28 PM

  ETTRICK — Police arrested a 19-year-old found hiding in a dormitory closet at Virginia State University on Saturday in connection with an overnight shooting on campus that left five people wounded, including one with critical injuries. Camron Harris of Henrico, Virginia, is not a student on campus, nor were... more »

• 'Such an outgoing young lady:' Family remembers 18-year-old killed in Baker shooting Play Video

  August 16, 2026 10:49 AM

  BAKER — An 18-year-old girl died following a shooting near East Myrtle Avenue late Friday night. The victim was identified as 18-year-old Anireeyah Brue, according to the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office. Officers with the Baker Police Department said the shooting occurred around 11:45 p.m. when officers found... more »

• Zachary Police determine that no shots were fired at the Really Hot Air Balloon Festival Play Video

  August 16, 2026 10:10 AM

  ZACHARY — Investigators with the Zachary Police Department determined that no shots were fired on Saturday after several reports of a shooting led to the Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival being shut down. According to the department, officers at the festival received multiple reports of shots fired at... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly shooting woman during fight on La Margie Avenue Play Video

  August 15, 2026 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after allegedly shooting a woman during a fight on La Margie Avenue. According to arrest records, on June 29, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a shooting on La Margie Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old woman... more »

• 18-year-old dies following Friday night shooting near East Myrtle Avenue in Baker Play Video

  August 15, 2026 10:54 AM

  BAKER — An 18-year-old died following a reported shooting near East Myrtle Avenue late Friday night, according to the Baker Police Department. Officers said the shooting occurred around 11:45 p.m., with officers finding an 18-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound. The teen was transported to a local hospital,... more »

• Multiple shooters and 5 people shot at Virginia State University Play Video

  August 15, 2026 9:35 AM

  ETTRICK — A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday. The shooting happened near the university's Quad Annexes, and both campus police and Chesterfield County police are actively investigating. County police said officers discovered five people suffering... more »

• Hammond man faces charges tied to 2 separate shootings

  August 14, 2026 3:46 PM

  HAMMOND — One person was arrested in Hammond on Friday following the execution of a search warrant in connection with an August shooting on Apple Street and a shooting in downtown Hammond. According to the Hammond Police Department, officers, along with the FBI, executed a search warrant at a... more »

• 'If you don't have a witness,' advocate pushes for protection for witnesses Play Video

  August 12, 2026 7:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge deputies continue to investigate the Corlett Drive shooting which injured one person set to be a witness in an upcoming murder trial. The family of a decades-old murder case victim points to the need for more protections for witnesses. In the Corlett Drive... more »

• DA: Man found shot along Corlett Drive was a witness in a murder case, trial pushed back as a result Play Video

  August 11, 2026 8:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was found with a gunshot wound off Hooper Road on Tuesday morning, and prosecutors say the victim was a key witness in a murder trial. An East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson told WBRZ that the shooting happened at a different location, but... more »

• 1 injured in shooting at Woodsprings Motel on North Harrell's Ferry Road Play Video

  August 9, 2026 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was injured following a shooting at the Woodsprings Motel on North Harrell's Ferry Road on Sunday, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Officials said the shooting occurred around 2:05 p.m. following a confrontation between two females in which one of the females sustained... more »

• BRPD operation targeting areas near after-hours clubs yields several arrests, citations Play Video

  August 6, 2026 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department says that its officers have made several citations, misdemeanor summonses and arrests since the start of a crackdown on crime around after-hours clubs in the city. Operation Impact targets multiple after-hours clubs, including one on North Foster Road and another on... more »

• BRPD arrests suspect accused of attacking woman, firing shots at her, her children at gas station

  August 5, 2026 11:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a woman after she allegedly attacked another woman and fired a gun at her and her three children at a Greenwell Springs Road gas station. According to a BRPD arrest document, the mother was livestreaming on Facebook at Race Trac... more »

• Surveillance footage shows moments before Blue Grass Drive shooting on Saturday Play Video

  July 28, 2026 2:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Surveillance footage recovered from the Blue Grass Drive shooting on Saturday shows Kaleb Stampley approaching a parked car before being killed. After Stampley approached, multiple gunshots were fired out of the car window. When police arrived on the scene, Stampley was found dead in the middle... more »

• BRPD searching for 2 attempted murder suspects in Plank Road shooting Play Video

  July 27, 2026 6:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for two suspects accused of attempted murder along Plank Road. According to police, the two suspects fired multiple shots at a person outside a convenience store in the 5500 block of Plank Road near Hollywood Street. This happened the... more »

• Baton Rouge family marks three years since pregnant mother was shot and killed Play Video

  July 26, 2026 7:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three years after Kerisha Johnson was shot and killed while pregnant, her family gathered to mark what would have been her 40th birthday. Family and friends spent the day writing messages in her memory, honoring her as a mother, daughter, sister and friend. Her father,... more »

• BRPD: Woman accused of shooting at ex-boyfriend, his current partner in car arrested Play Video

  July 26, 2026 1:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a woman accused of attempted murder after she allegedly tried to kill her ex-boyfriend and his current partner. On Saturday, around 2:30 a.m., police were called to Scenic Highway near Fairchild Street. According to one of the two shooting victims,... more »

• 16-year-old killed, 1 injured in Baton Rouge double shooting Friday Play Video

  July 25, 2026 1:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 16-year-old is dead, and one person is injured, after a shooting on Oswego Street Friday night, according to police. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers responded to the area at around 8:00 p.m. and found a male lying near a vehicle with gunshot... more »

• 18-year-old arrested in connection with Blue Grass Drive shooting in Baton Rouge Play Video

  July 25, 2026 11:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Police say they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a deadly shooting on Blue Grass Drive . According to Baton Rouge Police, Traylon Duncan was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of principal to second-degree murder and obstruction of justice. Detectives... more »

• Baton Rouge grand jury declines to charge man arrested in 2023 hunting death Play Video

  July 23, 2026 11:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A grand jury has declined to charge Thomas Franklin, who was arrested in connection with a 2023 hunting death after he allegedly shot and killed a man he mistook for a deer. The grand jury pretermitted the negligent homicide charge against Franklin on Wednesday. Franklin,... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies arrest 2 men connected to June shooting in Roseland Play Video

  July 22, 2026 11:58 AM

  ROSELAND — Tangipahoa Parish deputies arrested two people connected to a June shooting in Roseland that left a 21-year-old hospitalized with critical injuries. On Wednesday afternoon, June 24, a local hospital alerted deputies that a man showed up to the ER with multiple gunshot wounds. While he was initially... more »

• BRPD arrests 20-year-old suspect in fatal Florida Boulevard apartment shooting Play Video

  July 22, 2026 6:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect in connection with a July 7 fatal shooting. On Tuesday, police arrested Jordan Edwards on second-degree murder and obstruction of justice. Edwards is accused of murdering Qwaviez Hamilton at the Mirage Villa Apartments along Florida Boulevard more »

• Man dead in early Monday morning shooting at Livingston Parish apartment complex Play Video

  July 20, 2026 8:41 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A man died in an early Monday morning shooting at an apartment complex along La. 16 in Livingston Parish, deputies say. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of multiple gunshots at the Parc at Denham Springs apartment complex around 5 a.m.... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Deputy, family of Lt. who died months later file lawsuit after deadly courthouse shooting Play Video

  July 17, 2026 6:01 PM

  IBERVILLE — A second lawsuit against the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office was filed today in response to the October 2025 shooting that killed a deputy and injured another. Deputy Charles Riley was killed and Brett Stassi Jr. seriously injured when a suspect that was being interviewed at the courthouse... more »

• FBI, LSP tapped to help Hammond police after string of recent violent crimes Play Video

  July 16, 2026 2:37 PM

  HAMMOND — The FBI and Louisiana State Police will be assisting local police amid a recent string of violent crime, Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron announced Thursday, while reassuring residents that the city does not have “rampant crime running around the city.” Bergeron took to the podium Thursday to... more »

• BRPD arrests attempted murder suspect in Syble Drive shooting that damaged AC unit, several cars Play Video

  July 16, 2026 7:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a man accused of a June shooting along Syble Drive. According to an affidavit, during the early hours of June 20, BRPD officers responded to reports of an overnight shooting along Syble near Joyce Drive. Several victims, none... more »

• Centreville selects new interim police chief amid fatal mass shooting investigation Play Video

  July 12, 2026 11:06 AM

  CENTREVILLE, Miss. — Centreville has selected a new interim police chief as the town remains under a curfew following a mass shooting that left two people dead and seven others injured on July 4. According to the Centreville Police Department, following a board meeting on July 8, L. C.... more »

• 1 injured in overnight shooting in downtown Hammond on North Cate Street Play Video

  July 11, 2026 9:38 AM

  HAMMOND — A person was injured in an overnight shooting in the downtown district of Hammond on North Cate Street at East Charles Street, according to the Hammond Police Department. The shooting occurred around 2:09 a.m. on Saturday when officers working downtown heard multiple gunshots before discovering a victim... more »

• DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none

  July 10, 2026 6:45 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — In the days after two American citizens were shot and killed in Minneapolis earlier this year, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the department would “rapidly acquire and deploy” body cameras to its officers around the country. Nearly half a year later, after another... more »

• Centreville remains under curfew as it searches for new police chief amid fatal mass shooting investigation Play Video

  July 10, 2026 1:53 PM

  CENTREVILLE, Miss. — Centreville remains under curfew following a fatal shooting that killed two people and injured seven others on July 4. The shooting, which occurred near the Orchard Cafe on Highway 24, killed 19-year-old Dekevion Andrews and 22-year-old Donovan Jackson , prompting the new curfew, which began on... more »

• BRPD arrests man for attempted murder after he allegedly shot neighbor 8 times after burglarizing apartment Play Video

  July 10, 2026 10:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a man accused of shooting his neighbor eight times after breaking into his apartment and stealing a PlayStation 5. Tyzerrian Castle, 24, was arrested Thursday on attempted murder, illegal use of weapons and aggravated criminal damage to property charges. According... more »

• Suspects in Clinton Mardi Gras parade shooting indicted, trial set for Oct. 5 Play Video

  July 9, 2026 5:14 PM

  CLINTON - The five suspects tied to a Mardi Gras parade shooting in Clinton that injured five people, including a child, were indicted on attempted murder charges on Wednesday. Kameron Barfield, 21, Noah Basquine, 19, Malik Liggins, 16, Philip Williams, 25, and D'Treylin White, 18, were all indicted on... more »

• Coroner: 22-year-old man shot, killed at Florida Boulevard apartment complex Play Video

  July 8, 2026 9:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A 22-year-old man was shot and killed at a Florida Boulevard apartment complex on Tuesday, the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said. The coroner's office said they were notified of the shooting at the Mirage Villa Apartments around 4 p.m. The man was later identified... more »

• Baton Rouge man shot, killed by Shreveport Police after firing at officer Play Video

  July 7, 2026 3:53 PM

  SHREVEPORT — A Baton Rouge man was shot and killed Sunday morning by Shreveport P olice after allegedly firing his gun at an officer. Shreveport Police said that the officer was responding to reports of a fight in an alley behind Sand Bar in Shreveport around 4:30 a.m. when... more »

• BRPD investigating June shooting that left man shot in front yard of Alliquippa Street home

  July 7, 2026 11:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a June shooting left a man injured along Alliquippa Street. According to BRPD, a man was found with a gunshot wound in the front yard of an Alliquippa home near Calumet Street around 5:48 p.m. on June 27.... more »

• Woman accused of shooting at vehicles along I-110 following crash, leaving 2 injured Play Video

  July 6, 2026 11:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested after a person was shot along Interstate 110 near Harding Boulevard on Sunday afternoon. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the shooting took place around 4:04 p.m. when 63-year-old Leila Habib, who is a suspect in an apparent carjacking in New... more »

• BRPD: 4 people injured after pair of early evening shootings in Baton Rouge on Independence Day Play Video

  July 6, 2026 11:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Four people were struck by gunfire on Independence Day in two separate shootings that happened about an hour and a half apart, Baton Rouge Police officials said Monday. At around 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, BRPD officials responded to reports of a shooting along Fairchild Street. ... more »

• 1 person arrested, another injured in seemingly targeted shooting at Gonzales gas station Play Video

  July 6, 2026 10:17 AM

  GONZALES — A 19-year-old was arrested on attempted murder charges after a seemingly targeted shooting at a Gonzales gas station. Ascension Parish deputies responded to the shooting at Double A Discount along Airline Highway around 10 p.m. on Sunday. "This does not appear to be a random act... more »

• Woman arrested in connection with fatal shooting on Calumet Street Play Video

  July 5, 2026 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Calumet Street on the Fourth of July, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Detectives said the shooting occurred around 1:17 a.m. on Calumet Street, where officers arrived to find 30-year-old Tray Young deceased from... more »

• Natchez shooting leaves 2 dead hours after Centreville shooting kills 2 and injures 7 Play Video

  July 4, 2026 8:10 PM

  NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early Saturday morning shooting that left two dead just hours after a separate shooting in Centreville left two dead and seven others injured . According to the sheriff's office, the shooting took place at JROC's on Lower Woodville Road... more »

• 2 dead, 7 injured in shooting in Centreville, Mississippi Play Video

  July 4, 2026 2:10 PM

  CENTREVILLE — A mass shooting in Centreville left two people dead and seven others injured early Saturday morning, according to the Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office. According to the sheriff's office, the shooting occurred near the Orchard Cafe on Highway 24 around 12:55 a.m. when deputies received a call from... more »

• 16-year-old arrested after another teen is hospitalized with critical gunshot wound in Gonzales Play Video

  July 2, 2026 11:51 AM

  GONZALES — A 16-year-old has been arrested after another teen was found shot in the abdomen along Midland Drive in Gonzales. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, the two teens were playing video games when, around 4:58 p.m., they began handling a gun. The gun then went off,... more »

• 3 arrests made in connection with fatal Hammond drive-by shooting Play Video

  June 30, 2026 6:44 PM

  HAMMOND — Four months after a man was gunned down while pulled over alongside Interstate 55 in Hammond, law enforcement has made three arrests in his killing. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, 18-year-old Ravell Javion Steptoe pulled his black Kia over along the I-55 northbound entrance ramp... more »

• Baton Rouge Police looking for red sedan involved in shooting that injured 5 juveniles Play Video

  June 30, 2026 12:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police are looking for a red car they say was involved in a shooting that left five juveniles injured at an apartment complex along Lobdell Boulevard. It happened at the Pelican Bay Apartments on June 17, injuring four teens and an eleven-year-old. The Baton Rouge Police Department... more »

• 1 person injured after late night shooting along Victoria Drive near Winbourne Avenue Play Video

  June 30, 2026 10:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating a shooting off Winbourne Avenue that left a man hospitalized. Around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, BRPD units responded to reports of a man with a gunshot wound at a gas station along Airline Highway near Tom Drive. Once they arrived,... more »

• 23-year-old shot, killed in car at Regency Club Apartments Play Video

  June 30, 2026 9:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 23-year-old was found shot dead inside his car at the Regency Club Apartments on Southfork Avenue. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said Tuesday that Jyrese Coleman was shot and killed early Monday morning. WBRZ previously reported that Coleman's body was found outside... more »

• Woman hospitalized, another person wanted after shooting stemming from fight at La Margie Avenue apartment Play Video

  June 30, 2026 8:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was hospitalized after being shot in the chest and leg following an altercation at a La Margie Avenue apartment complex. According to Baton Rouge Police, the Monday evening shooting was preceded by an argument between multiple people. During the argument, one person attempted to... more »

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

  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, another injured 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 »