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• Crime at Baton Rouge apartment complex causing concerns Play Video

  December 5, 2025 10:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - According to the Baton Rouge police database, the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to 58 crime incidents, ranging from battery and assault to burglary, at the Cadence at Southern University apartments since January of this year. In October, 17-year-old Micah Booker was shot and killed at... more »

• Second arrest made in connection with October shooting that killed barber Play Video

  November 10, 2025 4:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A second arrest was made in connection with a fatal October shooting that stemmed from an argument over a tattoo. WBRZ previously reported the gunfire struck and killed a barber . According to arrest documents, Sylvester Bouligny III, 29, paid a non-refundable $150 deposit for a... more »

• Two teenagers arrested for murder, armed robbery after shooting that left a 17-year-old dead Play Video

  October 11, 2025 4:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested two teenagers, who investigators believe were involved in the death of a 17-year-old last Saturday. Micah Booker, 17 was shot and killed on Oct. 4. According to police records, Booker was seen on video with a group of four others... more »

• Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office announces blood drive for deputy injured in Monday night shooting Play Video

  October 10, 2025 10:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for people to donate blood in support of Captain Brett Michael Stassi Jr., son of Sheriff Brett Stassi. Stassi Jr. was injured in a shooting on Monday night that also claimed the life of Deputy Charles Riley. The... more »

• BRPD: Man found shot dead behind business on Scenic Highway Play Video

  September 20, 2025 11:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives have identified a man they say was found shot to death behind a food mart Friday morning. James Lee Critney, 25, was found dead with a gunshot wound behind the Triangle Market just before noon, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department Detectives believe... more »

• Three adults, one teen accused of attempted murder following Assumption Parish shooting Play Video

  July 4, 2025 1:22 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE - Assumption Parish deputies arrested three men and a teenager accused of a Paincourtville shooting last week. Deputies said they responded to the June 28 shooting along Ideal Street. After securing the area and finding several different calibers of bullet casings, deputies found a vehicle along La. 1... more »

• Police identify couple involved in fatal domestic shooting in Ponchatoula

  April 15, 2025 1:49 PM

  PONCHATOULA — Police on Tuesday identified a woman who took her own life after shooting her husband in Ponchatoula. Police said that 60-year-old fast food worker Kevin Stanley was shot by his wife, 47-year-old Cabrina R. Stanley, Monday evening. Ponchatoula Police said they were dispatched around 5:15 p.m.... more »

• Family holding memorial for 14-year-old boy who died after Cadillac Street shooting Play Video

  March 12, 2025 1:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — On Thursday, the family and friends of 14-year-old Derrick Dorsey will hold a vigil after the teenager was shot and killed last week. On March 7, Dorsey was shot after an unknown attacker fired multiple shots into a Cadillac Street apartment. He was shot multiple times... more »

• Woman shot, killed near Plank Road on Monday night Play Video

  March 11, 2025 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman died in a shooting near Plank Road on Monday night. The woman, 39-year-old Jorquisha Rose, was fatally shot on Canonicus Street, the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said. Homicide detectives said they believe a domestic incident occurred between Rose and another person that... more »

• Deputies release identity of man killed in Greenwell Springs Road shooting New Year's Eve Play Video

  January 1, 2025 9:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - One person is dead and another was taken to the hospital after a shooting on Greenwell Springs Road, according to officials. James Weber, 31, was declared dead at the scene, East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said Wednesday. Another person taken to the hospital is in stable... more »

• BRPD: Siblings of eight-year-old killed in drive-by shooting expected to recover Play Video

  December 2, 2024 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The two siblings of an 8-year-old boy who was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting last week are expected to recover from their injuries from the shooting after being hospitalized, Baton Rouge Police said Monday. According to Baton Rouge Police, the shooting happened around 2:20... more »

• One killed, another injured in early-morning shooting off Highland Road Play Video

  October 10, 2024 10:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was killed and another was injured in a shooting that happened shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on East Buchanan Street. Daryl Hamilton, 32, and another adult man were shot. Both men were taken to... more »

• Woman dead after apparent homicide in Independence; law enforcement investigating

  October 4, 2024 1:45 PM

  INDEPENDENCE - An 18-year-old woman was shot dead Friday at an apartment complex in Tangipahoa Parish. The parish sheriff's office said the Independence Police Department was called to the scene at an apartment complex on 1st Street where someone was reported to be unresponsive. Officers found the woman dead... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish residents concerned after inmate escapes; 2 still on the run Play Video

  May 28, 2024 6:26 PM

  TANGIPAHOA PARISH - In the last four days, four inmates have escaped Tangipahoa Parish Jail. So far, only two inmates have been caught and the other two remain at large. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Avery Guidry and Trayvon Johnson escaped from the jail Saturday and were captured... more »

• Missing man's body found in Bayou Lafourche; deputies say he was shot multiple times

  September 19, 2023 3:22 PM

  THIBODAUX - A man was found dead in a bayou days after he was seen disappearing into a car with an unidentified woman. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies first started looking into 34-year-old Troymicheal Johnlouis's disappearance after he was reported missing Sunday morning. Johnlouis was reportedly seen... more »

• Businesses distributing 'Live like Allie' bracelets in memory of slain LSU student

  September 26, 2022 4:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Businesses throughout the capital area are handing out bracelets honoring LSU student Allie Rice as police continue to search for her killer . Family and friends launched the campaign "Live Like Allie" in remembrance of the 21-year-old LSU senior. The group's Facebook page said the yellow... more »

• Mississippi murder suspect captured in Louisiana after spending weeks on the run

  May 20, 2022 7:21 PM

  WOODVILLE, Miss. - A murder suspect who allegedly shot his girlfriend when she refused to help him hide from Mississippi law enforcement was taken into custody in Louisiana. Jacory Carr, 25, had been on the run from authorities since May 5, when he allegedly murdered someone at an apartment... more »

• Baton Rouge police arrest woman suspected in deadly armed robbery

  April 13, 2022 3:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a woman accused of fatally shooting someone during an armed robbery earlier this year. Anna Bartholomew, 31, was arrested Wednesday for her involvement in the attack, which happened around 2:45 a.m. Feb. 19 on South Choctaw Drive. The Baton Rouge Police Department said... more »

• Man shot to death during argument in parking lot of BR apartment

  February 15, 2022 11:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man is dead and another is behind bars following a shooting that left a man dead Tuesday afternoon. Brandon Williams, 21, was booked into jail later Tuesday evening for second-degree murder. Williams is accused of shooting 26-year-old Sadi Armstead around 1 p.m. on Sherwood Hollow... more »

• Suspect arrested, 3 still wanted in St. Helena killing

  January 17, 2022 11:32 AM

  AMITE - One of four people suspected in a murder that happened in St. Helena Parish last month is behind bars. The St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office said Dedrick Henderson, 23, was captured Thursday by federal marshals and booked on charges related to the Dec. 21 killing. He was... more »

• Person shot to death while sitting in vehicle at College Drive apartment complex

  January 4, 2022 2:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was shot and killed while sitting in a car outside his apartment building Monday night. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened around 10:15 p.m. at the Fairway View apartment complex. Investigators said Donta Thompson, 21, was shot while sitting inside his... more »

• Police identify victim of deadly domestic dispute at Lobdell apartments Play Video

  December 8, 2021 10:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have identified 25-year-old Brandon Williams as the victim of a deadly shooting Wednesday morning that stemmed from a reported domestic dispute. According to BRPD, the incident happened around 9:21 a.m. at an apartment complex on Lobdell Boulevard near North Ardenwood Drive. Williams was found dead... more »

• Police investigate shooting death of 18-year-old at Bayou Ridge Apartments

  November 9, 2021 8:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An 18-year-old was shot to death Tuesday night in Bayou Ridge Apartments, and Baton Rouge Police are searching for the person(s) responsible. According to detectives, Makhi Spears was killed shortly after 7 p.m. at the Ave L apartment complex. Police say Spears was shot multiple... more »

• Raxx Bar and Grill can keep its state liquor license despite being the scene of deadly shooting last month Play Video

  October 5, 2021 6:27 PM

  ERWINVILLE - Raxx Bar and Grill will keep its state liquor license despite being the scene of a deadly shooting last month. But, the ultimate decision on whether or not the business will be able to serve alcohol will be in the hands of local authorities. State regulators... more »

• Teen fatally shot at East Feliciana home overnight

  July 10, 2021 3:16 PM

  JACKSON - A 17-year-old was shot at his home overnight and rushed to a Baton Rouge hospital where he died early Saturday morning. The East Feliciana Sheriff's Office said it first responded to the shooting on Race Street in Jackson shortly before midnight Friday. Deputies arrived to find De'Armarione... more »

• Man charged in April killing outside Baton Rouge gas station

  July 9, 2021 5:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a suspect accused of shooting at a car outside a gas station, killing a man sitting inside. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Niya Green, 27, was arrested Friday in the April 21 killing along Greenwell Springs Road near Monterrey Boulevard. The... more »

• Police identify woman found shot to death in crashed car

  May 23, 2021 4:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have identified a woman who was found shot to death inside of a crashed car early Sunday morning. Representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday that 22-year-old Laterika Taylor was found dead inside of a vehicle along the 2200 block of Kaufman Street.... more »

• Man, 20, charged with killing person inside vehicle on McClelland Drive Play Video

  January 29, 2021 8:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say a Monday night arrest was made in a murder that happened last week. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 20-year-old Michael Brooks was apprehended by authorities for his alleged role in the Jan. 28 murder of 21-year-old Marquell Wyatt. Last month, Wyatt... more »

• VIDEO: Swarm of dirt bike riders tried to 'impede' Zachary murder investigation, police say Play Video

  January 25, 2021 10:49 AM

  ZACHARY - Police said dozens of people riding dirt bikes and ATVs tried to interfere with the investigation into a deadly shooting over the weekend. The fatal shots were reportedly fired on Sunday, Jan. 24 near New Weis Road and Truman Road. Authorities found Darnell Reed, 50, dead. ... more »

• Police arrest suspect in Tigerland double murder Play Video

  January 23, 2021 10:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Tuesday in a pair of killings that happened at a Tigerland apartment late last month. The shooting was first reported around 8:20 p.m. Jan. 23 on Earl Gros Avenue. There, police found the two victims, 33-year-old Fredrick Hollins and 26-year-old Laquincia Jackson,... more »

• St. Francisville man arrested month after deadly BR shooting near Howell Park

  December 9, 2020 6:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Federal marshals arrested a man accused of killing a person in East Baton Rouge more than a month ago. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Davon Harris, 21, of St. Francisville was booked Wednesday on a charge of first-degree murder. Police believe Harris shot and... more »

• BRPD identifies victim in deadly shooting near Scenic Highway

  August 21, 2020 6:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating the shooting death of 21-year-old Marshanda Taylor that occurred early Friday morning. Around 2:30 a.m. the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 2040 block of Goudchaux Street off of Scenic Highway. Detectives believe someone fired several... more »

• Hammond equipment store employee found shot to death inside store, Wednesday

  July 30, 2020 11:23 AM

  HAMMOND – The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of a Hammond resident who was found dead at a Hammond equipment shop on Hwy 190. Investigators say 36-year-old Wayne Bourliea was killed during the shooting. Bourliea's body was found Wednesday morning after a caller told... more »

• Police arrest woman for allegedly aiding accused murderer's escape to Texas to avoid capture

  April 24, 2020 9:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Investigators with the Baton Rouge Police Department have arrested a woman in connection with the murder of a man named Joshua Roberts , who was killed on March 11. Police say Onishia Williams was dating Keith Brown, the man accused of shooting Roberts to death, and... more »

• Man found shot to death in New Orleans Fairgrounds neighborhood

  January 21, 2020 9:27 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Representatives with the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) say a man was shot and killed in the Fairgrounds neighborhood, Monday night. According to WWL-TV , the fatal shooting occurred near the intersection of Paris Avenue and Gentilly Boulevard. The unidentified man was pronounced dead on... more »

• Man arrested in death of 19-year-old due to accidental gunfire

  September 22, 2019 5:22 PM

  HAMMOND- Deputies have arrested a 22-year-old in the accidental killing of a man Friday night. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Office booked Tyrius Young for manslaughter. The incident happened shortly before midnight on Friday at Rogers Road in Hammond. Deputies received reports of two people at the emergency room suffering... more »

• Police identify body found in ditch Sunday morning

  March 17, 2019 11:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE -Detectives are investigating the murder of a 19-year old boy whose body was found Sunday morning. Police say Evan Lemon II was found dead lying in a ditch with multiple gunshot wounds. Lemon's body was located around 9:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of North 35th... more »

• Man who survived crime wave last week has now died, police reveal

  November 15, 2018 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A person shot in one of several violent altercations that rolled through the city over a 24-hour period last week has died. Clayton Wheeler, 28, died a few days after being shot on Sherwood Street near N. Foster Drive, police said Tuesday. The shooting happened Thursday,... more »

• Teenager's shooting death under investigation

  February 5, 2018 3:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police are investigating the weekend shooting death of a teenager but had not conclusively settled on the manner in which the young man was killed. The gunshot appeared to be self-inflicted but the circumstances surrounding how and why the 14-year-old pulled the trigger are still cloudy.... more »

• Angola inmate shot and killed after charging at officers

  September 15, 2017 4:32 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - An inmate at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola was shot and killed by officers after aggressively running towards them, according to Louisiana State Police. The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. Friday. Troopers say officers were transporting inmates from Camp C to their work area, when 35-year-old... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested for deadly shooting on Rosenwald Road

  June 8, 2017 12:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – One person has been arrested for the shooting death of a man on Rosenwald Road. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 18-year-old Deon Winsey for the second degree murder of 27-year-old Quenton Gilmore. Winsey was also charged with illegal use of a weapon. Gilmore was... more »

• Five indicted in 'gangsters with guns' shooting death

  March 14, 2017 4:02 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish grand jury has indicted five individuals for a January shooting death in Geismar. District Attorney Ricky Babin says Javante Haynes, Jyvariel Harvey, Kentrell Lewis, and Jonathan Darville were indicted on second-degree murder charges. Rachel Bueche was also indicted for accessory after the fact to... more »

• Carrie Lane shooting victim dies, additional arrest made in 'gangsters with guns' incident

  January 13, 2017 11:32 AM

  GEISMAR - The victim of a Monday shooting in Ascension Parish died Friday morning. Kermit Jackson, 39, was shot multiple times on Carrie Lane Monday Morning. The charges have been upgraded to second-degree murder for all four suspects involved. Two of the suspects, Jyvariel Harvey and Kentrell Lewis,... more »

• Governor honors family of fallen officers Play Video

  January 10, 2017 12:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Law enforcement officers and their families held blue ribbons beneath overcast skies at the Louisiana Governor's Mansion Monday. The event marked National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day honoring those who died in the line of duty. "I know our law enforcement officials are serving us very well each... more »

• BRPD searching for suspect in Ritterman Ave. shooting

  January 5, 2017 10:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police are looking for a man they say could have played a part in a December shooting on Ritterman Avenue. BRPD officials say 34-year-old Richard Johnson is wanted in connection to the death of Juan Montgomery . Police say 2 black male suspects... more »

• BRPD investigating fatal shooting on E. Brookstown Drive

  October 13, 2016 9:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman is dead after a shooting on E. Brookstown Drive in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Police say they responded to a shooting investigation in the 4100 block of that street shortly before 6 p.m. The 37-year-old woman was struck in the shooting and later... more »

• Man and woman found shot to death in Kenner home, children inside home unharmed

  April 4, 2016 10:00 AM

  KENNER- A man and a woman were found shot to death in the bedroom of a Kenner apartment that was also occupied by three young children, according to Kenner Police. The discovery of the victims was made shortly before 7 a.m. in the 2100 block of Idaho Avenue after one... more »

• Victim identified in Ave. H shooting

  October 12, 2015 10:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police said a 24-year-old Baton Rouge man died in a shooting on Avenue H overnight. Cpl. Don Coppola said Gerald Penny was found around 2 a.m. near the corner of Ave. H and Woodcock Street with multiple gunshot wounds. Penny was taken to an... more »

• Two BRPD officers involved in shooting death

  July 28, 2013 12:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two Baton Rouge Police Department officers were involved in a shooting death around 12:20 a.m. Sunday, according to BRPD Cpl. L'Jean McKneely. McKneely says 32-year-old Tyris Wilkerson of Baton Rouge was shot and killed by an officer as he drove his vehicle at a high rate... more »