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• East Baton Rouge deputies arrest woman accused of shooting man along Sharon Hills Boulevard Play Video

  October 26, 2026 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a woman accused of shooting a man along Sharon Hills Boulevard over the weekend. According to arrest documents, deputies responded to reports of a shooting along Sharon Hills on Saturday morning. Once they arrived, deputies found blood spatter and broken... more »

• Second person arrested in connection with Baker shooting that left three injured along Groom Road Play Video

  October 11, 2026 2:57 PM

  BAKER — The Baker Police Department made a second arrest in relation to an August Baker shooting that left three people injured. According to officers, the shooting occurred on Aug. 3 at the Buffalo Food Mart on Groom Road. A day later, 21-year-old Don'naezya Anderson was arrested for... more »

• All men wanted in connection to shooting after Southern University Homecoming Parade arrested Play Video

  October 9, 2026 2:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three men who allegedly shot two people following the Southern University Homecoming Parade last month have been arrested for attempted first-degree murder. Jahiem Demond Johnson , 20, was arrested on Tuesday on various charges, including illegal use of weapons, seven counts of attempted first-degree murder and... more »

• 19-year-old arrested for alleged murder attempt Play Video

  October 6, 2026 1:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested Kendrick Brothers on Monday morning in connection to a shooting that occurred on Sept. 14. The 19-year-old faces charges of attempted second degree murder and illegal use of weapons. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 7:45 p.m. on Sept.... 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 »

• 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 »

• BRPD: Bullets found at scene of Devin Page Jr.'s 2022 murder linked to another homicide, led to suspects' arrests Play Video

  April 22, 2026 12:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Arrest records say that the bullets that killed 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. in 2022 were intended for the resident of an adjacent Fairfields Avenue property, and documents detail the role social media and bullet ballistics played in tracking down the alleged killers. Jayden Davis , 22,... more »

• Deputies arrest Baton Rouge man accused of nearly killing person after shooting them in leg Play Video

  April 17, 2026 7:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of shooting another person in the leg, sending them to the hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound, has been arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies on attempted murder charges. Deputies received reports of a shooting along Azalea Park Avenue off Old Hammond... more »

• Deputies: Woman arrested on attempted murder charges after she shot at relative at St. George apartment Play Video

  April 7, 2026 11:04 AM

  ST. GEORGE — East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a woman accused of shooting a relative at a St. George apartment Tuesday morning. Deputies said they received reports of a shooting along Tiger Bend Road and arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to... more »

• One arrested after being accused of shooting a man multiple times on Jefferson Highway Play Video

  March 23, 2026 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for second-degree murder by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office on Sunday after being accused of shooting a man multiple times. According to arrest records, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrived at the Jefferson Lakes Apartments on Jefferson Highway... more »

• Amite man arrested on attempted murder, drive-by shooting charges after South 2nd Street shooting Play Video

  March 19, 2026 11:37 AM

  AMITE — An Amite man was arrested on attempted murder and drive-by shooting charges after police responded to a shooting along South 2nd Street. According to the Amite Police Department, they responded to reports of gunshots at the intersection of West MLK Street around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Once... 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 »

• Teenager arrested for alleged connection to fatal shooting on Avenue J Play Video

  July 3, 2025 12:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a 16-year-old allegedly connected to the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Victor Lapharohs . The Baton Rouge Police Department said officers were dispatched to the corner of Woodpecker Street and Avenue J around 3:15 p.m.. When they arrived, they found a man, later identified... more »

• Man arrested for attempted first-degree murder after April shooting investigation Play Video

  July 3, 2025 12:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a man allegedly connected to a shooting in April that left one person injured. Jesse Harris, 22, was arrested Wednesday for attempted first-degree murder for a shooting that happened on Town South Avenue in April . Arrest documents from the Baton Rouge... more »

• Teen arrested in Newcastle Avenue shooting that injured man defending his daughter Play Video

  June 2, 2025 5:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An 18-year-old accused of shooting a man who said he was defending his daughter from being mocked outside their home on Newcastle Avenue has been arrested. Jerry Huggins was booked with attempted first-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon in the March shooting of Corey... more »

• Deputies: Man arrested for attempted murder tried to hide gun under pot Play Video

  May 20, 2025 10:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies said a man arrested for two counts of attempted murder tried to hide his gun under a pot underneath the sink when law enforcement searched his apartment. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office was called to an apartment complex on Regatta Drive on Monday afternoon.... more »

• One person injured from lacerations as a result of nearby fire off Airline Highway, officials say Play Video

  November 1, 2024 5:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was injured as a result of a fire near Airline Highway Friday afternoon, according to officials. The Baton Rouge Police Department and emergency officials initially reported that they received a call regarding a potential shooting victim around 3 p.m. near the Shopper's Value in... more »

• Man accused of murder, attempted murder in August shooting on Sumrall Drive arrested Play Video

  October 3, 2024 2:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of killing a man and shooting another inside a Sumrall Drive home in August has been arrested, Baton Rouge Police said Thursday. Joe Louis Thompson, 44, was arrested on first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping charges. Thompson is accused of... more »

• Teenager arrested for negligent homicide after fatal June shooting Play Video

  September 26, 2024 10:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A teenager is being charged with negligent homicide after a shooting in June left a 21-year-old dead . Police arrested 18-year-old Gabriel Bazile as a suspect in a shooting that happened on June 4 on Kansas Street. James Caples, 21, was killed. Police did not... more »

• Second suspect turns self in to detectives for 2022 murder Play Video

  August 9, 2024 10:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A second suspect turned himself in to police Wednesday for his reported involvement in the 2022 shooting death of a 66-year-old man . The original shooting happened in July 2022 and left 66-year-old Leslie Riley Jr. dead. One suspect in the shooting was arrested in December... more »

• One arrested after December shooting that left one dead on Tamari Drive Play Video

  June 5, 2024 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 19-year-old was arrested for a December shooting on Tamari Drive that left one dead, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Tyler Hall, 19, was arrested in the fatal shooting of Jerome Saverin, 57, that took place around 9 p.m. on December 18, 2023. ... more »

• BRPD makes third arrest weeks after two teenagers were booked for fatal shooting Play Video

  May 22, 2024 12:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A third arrest was made in the late April shooting death of Daon Scott, 23. On Monday, officers with the baton Rouge Police Department arrested Taylor Nelson, 21, for her alleged involvement in Scott's shooting. Two 16-year-olds were previously arrested on May 1 for their... more »

• One arrested for murder after March shooting at Scenic Gardens

  May 17, 2024 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was arrested for second-degree murder after a March 10 shooting that resulted in the death of one person and injured two on the 2200 block of Scenic Gardens, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Kevonta Williams, 19, was arrested for second-degree murder, two... more »

• Man wanted in connection to shooting outside Bogalusa High School in January arrested Saturday

  March 4, 2024 10:06 AM

  COVINGTON - A man wanted for attempted murder after a January shooting at a Bogalusa High School was arrested over the weekend. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Jimmerious Smith, 18, Saturday night after the driver of a vehicle he was in was seen violating traffic laws. Smith,... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested, charged with shooting at home with three children inside

  December 7, 2023 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 31-year-old man is in custody facing multiple felony counts -- including attempted first degree murder -- stemming from a shooting incident on Nov. 5. Court records show that Michael Ray Chrisentery, Jr., was booked at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Wednesday following his arrest.... more »

• Man arrested after shooting at party left 5 hurt in Assumption Parish

  June 6, 2022 12:04 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - A man was arrested after a fight at a party turned into gunfire that left five people hurt. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened May 13 at an unnamed venue in Napoleonville. According to the sheriff's office, several people got into a fight at... more »

• Police chief's son booked for attempted murder after weekend shooting in St. Gabriel

  April 9, 2022 1:02 PM

  ST. GABRIEL - The son of St. Gabriel's police chief is facing charges after he allegedly fired shots at two people, leaving one of them hurt. Kevin Ambeau Jr. was booked into the Iberville Parish Jail Monday morning on two counts of attempted second-degree murder. Ambeau is the son... more »

• Suspect arrested in December murder

  January 1, 2019 2:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fugitive task force agents tracked down and arrested a suspect in an end-of-the-year slaying in Baton Rouge. Police revealed Joshua White, 31, was arrested and charged with the death of Tyree Jackson, 25. Jackson was shot on December 26 on Bawell Street. Jackson died a few... more »

• Arrest made in connection with July Hilda Street shooting

  August 31, 2017 10:18 AM

  ST. MARTIN PARISH- An arrest was made in the case of a shooting that took place in July. Investigators with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Darren Livings for his connection in a shooting that occurred on Hilda Street July 18. Livings was booked into the St.... more »

• Arrest made in Swan Avenue shooting

  August 28, 2017 7:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE- A local man has been arrested and charged with multiple charges including attempted first-degree murder after an incident that took place in May. On May 12, two victims were exiting their residence to walk to their vehicle in the 1700 block of Swan Avenue when a man,... more »

• Arrest made in deadly December shooting on Denham Street

  January 11, 2017 1:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE – An arrest has been made in connection to a shooting on Denham Street that occurred on Dec. 23 . The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 22-year-old Miquel Henderson in connection to the shooting death of Kendrick Bell. Bell, 28, was found shot multiple times around 10... more »

• Attempted murder charges in April 8 N. Ardenwood shooting

  April 18, 2016 12:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police reported the arrest of a man accused of attempted murder charges in connection with a shooting that happened at a North Ardenwood apartment complex earlier this month. According to BRPD, 20-year-old Jaquan Johnson was booked on charges of attempted second degree murder, illegal use of... more »

• Two men arrested after shooting at each other during argument

  March 1, 2016 10:24 PM

  HAMMOND - Two men were arrested after exchanging gunfire during an argument Monday afternoon in Hammond. This story was first reported by our news partner Action News 17 . Officers with the Hammond Police Department were nearby and heard the shots. They responded to the scene in Hayden... more »

• Arrest made in N. 17th Street shooting

  December 14, 2015 8:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man in connection with a shooting that left a 14-year-old dead and injured another 20-year-old man. 20-year-old Carson Thomas was taken into custody Monday night and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder... more »

• Accused shooter arrested in pizza driver attack

  November 5, 2015 2:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested the 17-year-old suspected of shooting a pizza delivery driver in Baton Rouge early last month. Baton Rouge Police accused Mark Shorter of armed robbery and attempted first-degree murder after his arrest Wednesday. Detectives said Shorter and three other people, 17-year-old Kendell Allen, 17-year-old... more »

• Teen arrested in pizza delivery shooting

  October 9, 2015 1:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police said a 15-year-old boy has been arrested for their involvement in the robbery and shooting of a pizza delivery driver earlier this month. Cpl. L'Jean McKneely said tips called in by concerned citizens led to the teen's arrest. BRPD said on Oct. 1 the... more »

• Hammond man arrested in connection with Saturday shooting

  September 16, 2015 11:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Attorney General's Office says investigators have arrested a Hammond man in connection with a shooting that hospitalized a man last weekend. 26-year-old Lamarkcus Green was wanted by the Hammond Police Department for attempted murder and car theft. Investigators say Green is suspected of shooting... more »