8-year-old killed in shootout, EBRSO investigating
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BATON ROUGE - An eight-year-old boy was killed in a shootout along San Juan Drive in Baton Rouge on Sunday.
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said gunfire erupted around 6:20 p.m. People in a vehicle were reportedly shooting at others outside, who were returning fire.
Deputies say the boy was struck by a bullet. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.
EBRSO is searching for more information about the circumstances of the shooting. Anyone with information can call (225) 344-7867,