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• Baton Rouge Police Department investigating shooting near 225 Fest on Saturday Play Video

  March 2, 2026 3:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department announced on Monday that it is investigating a shooting that occurred near 225 Fest. According to the department, the incident occurred near the levee around 4:50 p.m. on Saturday when a fight between two juvenile males escalated into a shooting. ... more »

• District attorney reviewing nuisance law after deadly shooting outside Baton Rouge club Play Video

  March 1, 2026 10:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating a shooting outside an after-hours nightclub that left a 27-year-old man dead early Saturday morning. Now, District Attorney Hillar Moore says his office is reviewing whether the property could be declared a nuisance under state law. It has been eight... more »

• REPORT: Fatal shooting outside club similar to 2025 shooting outside another club run by same promoter Play Video

  March 1, 2026 11:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Emergency officials responded to a fatal shooting outside the Lil Blue House club off Plank Road early Saturday morning that killed 27-year-old Demarcus Variste . According to a report by The Advocate , the business is operated by AllNite Entertainment, the same promoter as the Big... more »

• Bar shooting in Austin leaves 3 dead, including the suspect, and 14 injured Play Video

  March 1, 2026 9:33 AM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three people were killed, including the alleged gunman, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting at a popular bar in the Texas capital of Austin, authorities said Sunday. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a news conference early Sunday that police received... more »

• 1 dead following a Friday night shooting on North 13th Street Play Video

  February 28, 2026 2:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person is dead following a Friday night shooting on North 13th Street near Convention Street. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers arrived around 8:20 p.m. to find 42-year-old Jermaine Clark suffering from gunshot wounds. Clark was transported to a local hospital, where... more »

• Victim identified in shooting at 'Lil Blue House' club on Osage Street Play Video

  February 28, 2026 10:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Emergency officials responded to a fatal shooting at Lil Blue House club off Plank Road early Saturday morning. According to officials, the shooting occurred around 6 a.m. and Demarcus Variste, 27, died on the scene from gunshot wounds. Preliminary reports said a fight led to... more »

• 2 golfers at Baton Rouge Country Club beat millions-to-one odds in scoring holes-in-one seconds apart Play Video

  February 27, 2026 7:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two golfers at the Baton Rouge Country Club scored back-to-back holes-in-one just seconds apart, a feat that has near-astronomical odds of happening. On Jan. 9, Christopher Pipsair and Michael Lang both made holes-in-one while golfing in the same group at the country club. It was also... more »

• Baton Rouge Police: Man arrested after trying to kill ex-girlfriend, her new partner Play Video

  February 25, 2026 7:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man who they say tried to kill his ex-girlfriend and her new partner. According to an affidavit, Tyjrie Green's ex and her new partner arrived at a North Ardenwood Drive address on Jan. 6 to pick up the woman's belongings from... more »

• Man accused of shooting at Port Allen Walmart apprehended in Mississippi, to be extradited to WBR Play Video

  February 24, 2026 9:05 AM

  PORT ALLEN — A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside Walmart in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said. According to deputies, 29-year-old Caleb Harris was arrested in Lamar County, Mississippi, following the Monday night shooting in Port Allen along La. 1. Deputies responded to... more »

• EBRSO: Man arrested for armed robbery following November shooting investigation on Hooper Road Play Video

  February 20, 2026 10:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of armed robbery was arrested on Thursday following an investigation into a shooting on Hooper Road on Nov. 19. According to arrest records, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office were investigating a shooting where an apartment was struck by gunfire on... more »

• Early Friday morning shooting along West Brookstown Drive leaves one person hospitalized Play Video

  February 20, 2026 9:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was shot along West Brookstown Drive and taken to the hospital early Friday morning. Emergency services, including Baton Rouge Police and EMS, were dispatched to the shooting around 2:13 a.m. According to Baton Rouge Police, the man was walking to a friend's house... more »

• Suspect in Hammond apartment complex shooting released from hospital, booked into jail Play Video

  February 19, 2026 2:12 PM

  HAMMOND — The suspect in a shooting at a Hammond apartment complex was released from the hospital on Thursday and booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. Marquanvius Jones is accused of killing 26-year-old Javan Meyers after the two allegedly shot at each other during a fight. Jones allegedly hit... more »

• 2 officers ambushed while responding to 911 call on Vanderbilt Drive, BRPD says Play Video

  February 18, 2026 4:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two officers were ambushed and shot at while responding to a 911 call, Baton Rouge Police said. According to BRPD, Bricen Jordan, 24, called 911 on Tuesday and two officers responded to a house on Vanderbilt Drive near Sewanee Drive around 11:30 p.m. The officers... more »

• New details: Man who accidentally shot and killed brother was aiming for rival group, BRPD says Play Video

  February 17, 2026 1:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who accidentally shot and killed his brother was aiming for a rival group when he fired his gun, according to arrest documents from the Baton Rouge Police Department. On Jan. 15, Joshua London was arrested for manslaughter after he allegedly shot and killed his... more »

• Victim in fatal shooting along Goodwood Boulevard identified Play Video

  February 16, 2026 9:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was killed and another injured following a fatal shooting along Goodwood Boulevard on Sunday evening. The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. in the 13400 block of Goodwood Boulevard near South Flannery Road, killing 43-year-old Joshua Young. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department,... more »

• Man arrested for attempted first-degree murder following a January shooting near Scenic Highway Play Video

  February 15, 2026 2:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for attempted first-degree murder following a January shooting at an Advance Auto Parts store on Scenic Highway. According to arrest records, responding officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department arrived at the scene of the shooting on Jan. 17 to find a... more »

• 'I couldn't sleep at all': Hammond neighborhood recovers after deadly shooting Play Video

  February 13, 2026 7:25 PM

  HAMMOND — The aftermath of violence in a tight-knit community could still be seen Friday as shell casings were scattered in yards, and neighbors were confused and frightened by the experience. A 26-year-old man was killed, and four others were shot, including a young child, around 11:30 a.m. at... more »

• Five people shot after gunfire breaks out at Hammond apartment complex; 1 dead, 1 taken into custody Play Video

  February 12, 2026 2:38 PM

  HAMMOND — Five people were shot when gunfire broke out at a Hammond apartment complex Thursday afternoon. The shooting happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Willow Villa apartments off Old Baton Rouge Highway. According to deputies Marquanvius Jones fired into the crowd, 26-year-old Javan Myers fired back. Myers... more »

• Man convicted of fatally shooting 14-year-old, injuring 2 outside Bogalusa High basketball game

  February 12, 2026 1:57 PM

  BOGALUSA — A man was found guilty of fatally shooting a 14-year-old and injuring two others who broke into a car outside a Bogalusa High School Basketball game. Keldric Harry, 18, was convicted on one count of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder. According to... more »

• Suspects in Clinton Mardi Gras parade shooting each being held on $1.8 million bond Play Video

  February 9, 2026 4:10 PM

  CLINTON — The five suspects tied to a Mardi Gras parade shooting in Clinton that injured five people, including a child, are being held each on a $1.8 million bond, East Feliciana Sheriff Jeff Travis told WBRZ. Kameron Barfield, 21, Noah Basquine, 19, Malik Liggins, 16, Philip Williams, 25,... more »

• 19-year-old sentenced to 10 years after fatally shooting grandmother Play Video

  February 6, 2026 4:24 PM

  TICKFAW — The District Attorney's Office said Friday that a 19-year-old was sentenced to 10 years after pleading no contest in a manslaughter case following the death of his grandma. Jaiden Dillon, 19, was arrested after the shooting death of his 65-year-old grandmother, Annette Jackson, on June 21, along... more »

• 'Leave the foolishness at home:' White Castle adds Mardi Gras security after Clinton parade shooting Play Video

  February 6, 2026 3:13 PM

  WHITE CASTLE — The town of White Castle announced added security measures for its upcoming Mardi Gras parade, just under a week after a shooting at a parade in Clinton injured six people, including a child. According to a Facebook post from the White Castle Police Department, Mayor John... more »

• Two more arrests made in Clinton Mardi Gras parade shooting Play Video

  February 3, 2026 3:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two more people were arrested Tuesday in connection with a gang-related shooting at a Mardi Gras parade in Clinton. East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis said 21-year-old Kameron Barfield, of Baker, and 18-year-old D'Treylin White, of Jackson, were arrested Tuesday for their alleged role in the... more »

• BRPD: Dispute over order at South Flannery Road restaurant left employee shot, hospitalized Play Video

  February 3, 2026 4:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened at a South Flannery Road restaurant on Monday night. A police spokesperson said that, around 6:40 p.m., a woman working at LJK Roun 2 was shot after a dispute over an order. She is likely... more »

• Teen arrested for allegedly bringing gun into event center following Clinton parade shooting Play Video

  February 2, 2026 7:02 PM

  ETHEL — The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a 15-year-old for allegedly bringing a stolen gun into the Jerrell Event Center on Saturday, following the Mardi Gras parade shooting in Clinton earlier that day. East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis said that deputies were sent to screen people... more »

• GRAPHIC VIDEO: EBRSO investigating shooting on Daytona Avenue where 6 people fired into home, leaving one injured Play Video

  February 2, 2026 11:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating an early Saturday morning shooting in which six individuals fired into a home on Daytona Avenue. According to the sheriff's office, the shooting occurred around 4 a.m. when six people exited a dark colored sedan before shooting at... more »

• 'Put the guns down:' Clinton community grieves after parade shooting Play Video

  January 31, 2026 11:20 PM

  CLINTON — What was supposed to be a family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration in East Feliciana Parish ended in gunfire and chaos Saturday afternoon. Authorities said gunfire broke out near the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse while the parade was underway. Five people, including a six-year-old child, were shot just 20... more »

• Man arrested in Denham Springs after a woman was shot on Magnolia Beach Road Play Video

  January 31, 2026 7:36 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man for attempted manslaughter after a woman was shot on Magnolia Beach Road early Saturday morning. According to Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard, deputies arrived on the scene around 3 a.m. and discovered "a woman with a... more »

• 5 people, including 1 child, injured in Mardi Gras parade shooting in East Feliciana Parish Play Video

  January 31, 2026 2:00 PM

  CLINTON — According to officials, five people, including a six-year-old, were injured in a shooting that took place in front of the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse on Saturday. The shooting, which took place during the Mardi Gras in the Country Parade, left a child and another person in critical... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly killing 26-year-old along Airline Highway Play Video

  January 30, 2026 2:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested Friday for allegedly killing a 26-year-old along Airline Highway, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Jiren Graham, 24, is accused of shooting 26-year-old Christian McClain on Jan. 22. BRPD said McClain was shot while sitting in his car in a parking... more »

• BRPD: Man dies after being shot along Gwenadele Avenue in November Play Video

  January 30, 2026 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man has died after he was shot on Gwenadele Avenue in November, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. John Earl Thomas, 46, was shot on Gwenadele Avenue near Airline Highway on Nov. 9, BRPD said. He died of his injuries on Jan. 22, according to... more »

• Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione

  January 30, 2026 10:38 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled Friday, foiling the Trump administration’s bid to see him executed for what it called a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America.” U.S. District Judge... more »

• BRPD arrest second man connected to early January shooting of woman, her car Play Video

  January 30, 2026 7:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A second man accused of shooting at a woman and her car along Hammond Street earlier in January has been arrested by Baton Rouge Police. Latrell Bryant, 21, is one of two people who allegedly shot at the woman along Hammond Street on Jan. 5. Charles... more »

• Coroner: 36-year-old killed in shooting at hotel off South Sherwood Forest Boulevard Play Video

  January 29, 2026 9:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 36-year-old man was shot and killed at a hotel off South Sherwood Forest Boulevard. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said that Kevin White Jr. was identified as the victim of the fatal shooting that happened at the Eagle Suites at the corner of... more »

• Baton Rouge Police investigating fatal shooting of 36-year-old man along North Street Play Video

  January 28, 2026 11:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old man along North Street. According to police, Timothy Elbert was shot around 5:48 p.m. on Tuesday along North Street near North 25th Street. When police arrived, they found him lying in the roadway with... more »

• Man denied bond after allegedly killing two people, setting car on fire Play Video

  January 27, 2026 3:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man accused of killing two people and setting a car on fire, among other charges, was denied bond at a court hearing on Tuesday. Jemile Causey, 19, faces charges in two separate homicides. Causey and three others were arrested on Jan. 24... more »

• One arrested after 20-year-old man shot in back along Jetson Avenue in Plaquemine Play Video

  January 27, 2026 9:40 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — A 20-year-old man was shot in the back in Plaquemine and airlifted to a hospital in Baton Rouge, Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi told WBRZ. One man has been arrested, Stassi said. Tyran Andrew Walker, 19, was booked for attempted murder around 5 p.m. His bond is... more »

• One injured in second Friday night shooting on North Ardenwood Drive Play Video

  January 24, 2026 2:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating a Friday night shooting on North Ardenwood Drive that left one injured. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 9:45 p.m., shortly after another shooting at 6:54 p.m. injured a 13 -year-old inside a home. Police said the 33-year-old... more »

• Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated Play Video

  January 24, 2026 12:20 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal immigration officer shot and killed a man Saturday in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the frigid streets and ratcheting up tensions in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier. Family members identified the man who was killed as Alex Pretti,... more »

• 4 arrested in connection with Wood Street shooting that killed 17-year-old Play Video

  January 24, 2026 11:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Four people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 17-year-old dead and another person injured, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Jemile Causey, 19, along with three juveniles were arrested for several charges, including first-degree murder, after 17-year-old E'myrie Walker was... more »

• Wilkinson County High School increases security for Friday night game following student's death Play Video

  January 23, 2026 5:25 PM

  WOODVILLE, Ms. — Wilkinson County High School is tightening security for a Friday night game after the death of a student-athlete. Wilkinson County senior 17-year-old Enaje Bates died from injuries she received during a shooting in Centreville, according to a report from The Democrat . Deputies with the... more »

• Lutcher man sentenced to 25 years following 2020 officer-involved shooting Play Video

  January 23, 2026 3:46 PM

  LUTCHER — A Lutcher man was sentenced to 25 years following a 2020 officer-involved shooting in St. James Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, two deputies with the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office were surveying 41-year-old Edward Young III for illegal drug activity when Young allegedly approached the detectives,... more »

• Man found guilty of 2021 murder at the OYO Motel sentenced to life in prison Play Video

  January 23, 2026 12:03 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A man found guilty of a 2021 murder at the OYO Motel on La. 70 was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday. An Ascension Parish jury found 37-year-old Marty Leonard of Pierre Part guilty of second-degree murder and aggravated criminal damage to property in July for... more »

• Deputies arrest man in shooting that critically injured one person at Barringer Foreman Road church Play Video

  January 23, 2026 7:09 AM

  ST. GEORGE — One person was hospitalized after a Thursday night shooting at a church along Barringer Foreman Road. Officials told WBRZ that the shooting happened around 8:19 p.m. at Grace Life Fellowship Church. The lead pastor, Tim Chalas, said he rushed to the church when he got the... more »

• BRPD arrests man accused of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at woman along Hammond Street Play Video

  January 22, 2026 11:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at a woman and her car has been arrested by Baton Rouge Police. Charles Jones, 37, allegedly shot at a woman along Hammond Street on Jan. 5. According to an affidavit, Jones was one of two... more »

• BRPD investigating Airline Highway shooting that left one person critically injured Play Video

  January 22, 2026 9:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being shot along Airline Highway on Thursday morning. Baton Rouge Police said they responded to the shooting around 7:33 a.m. It happened in the 8300 block of Airline near Frank's Restaurant. BRPD is investigating... more »

• Jury acquits ex-officer of charges he failed his duty to confront gunman in Texas school shooting Play Video

  January 21, 2026 8:58 PM

  CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A former police officer was acquitted Wednesday evening of charges he failed in his duties to confront the gunman at an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school during the critical opening minutes of what would become one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. Jurors... more »

• Three injured following overnight shooting on Florida Boulevard Play Video

  January 18, 2026 5:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people were injured in an overnight shooting on Florida Boulevard on Sunday. According to officials, the shooting occurred around 3:40 a.m., leaving two people on the scene injured. The two victims were transported to a local hospital, with one in serious condition. Officials... more »

• Mid City Gras hosts annual Mardi Gras Ball to raise money amidst rising security costs Play Video

  January 18, 2026 4:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Mid City Gras Parade held its annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, featuring this year's theme, the "Squirrel Olympics." Organizers said the theme is to celebrate everyone who goes for the gold in their lives. The ball also served as a fundraiser to aid the... more »

• Mamou residents confused about Mardi Gras celebrations after last year's events ended with two dead Play Video

  January 18, 2026 3:11 PM

  MAMOU — Residents in Mamou were left confused about the future of their Mardi Gras celebrations after Mamou town councilman and Mardi Gras organizer Derrell Thomas shared a post on Facebook on Wednesday. In the post Thomas shared, "that there will be no Mardi Gras events hosted this year,... more »

• Fourth suspect arrested in connection to fatal Christmas Day shooting in Greenwell Springs Play Video

  January 17, 2026 3:24 PM

  GREENWELL SPRINGS — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a fourth suspect allegedly connected to the killing of a man at an apartment complex off Greenwell Springs Road on Christmas. Deputies arrested 23-year-old Jacolby Gordon on Friday on second-degree murder charges following the Christmas Day shooting of... more »

• Two injured following two separate shootings on Florida Boulevard and Scenic Highway Play Video

  January 17, 2026 2:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people were injured in two separate shootings on Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. The shootings occurred around 12:30 p.m., leaving one person injured near an Advanced Auto Parts on Scenic Highway, with another person being injured at a separate shooting near a Smoothie King on... more »

• Baton Rouge residents protest ICE following shootings in Minnesota Play Video

  January 17, 2026 2:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — More than a week after the fatal shooting of a woman by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota, protests are growing across the country, including in Baton Rouge. On Saturday, residents and community groups gathered in front of Ideal Market on Sherwood Forest Boulevard... more »

• BRPD: 1 dead in Thursday shooting off Scenic Highway

  January 16, 2026 2:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was killed in a shooting off Scenic Highway on Thursday afternoon, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Friday. Police said Terrance London, 26, was shot on Shada Avenue near Scenic Highway just before 4 p.m. London was taken to a hospital, where he later... more »

• Police arrest man accused of killing 25-year-old at Gonzales bar Play Video

  January 13, 2026 6:21 PM

  GONZALES — Deputies have arrested a man accused of killing a 25-year-old at a bar in Gonzales. According to the Gonzales Police Department, 23-year-old Breeze Michael Sincere allegedly shot and killed 25-year-old John Anthony Wilson at the Park Place Lounge along W. Highway 30 on Monday morning. Police... more »

• East Baton Rouge deputies arrest man for murder in Christmas Day shooting in Greenwell Springs Play Video

  January 13, 2026 4:44 PM

  GREENWELL SPRINGS — Deputies arrested a man for murder in connection with a fatal Christmas Day shooting. According to an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit, Dorien Johnson allegedly shot and killed a man at an apartment complex along Morgan Road on Dec. 25, 2025. Documents say... more »