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• Another man arrested for allegedly shooting at three women during November drug deal

  December 5, 2025 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested another man on Thursday for shooting at three women trying to buy marijuana. According to arrest documents, three women were trying to buy weed from 29-year-old Kunta Taylor at Clarksdale Apartment on Swan Avenue on Nov. 19. When they arrived, they saw... more »

• Baton Rouge Police arrest man accused of shooting at three women at Swan Avenue apartment complex Play Video

  December 3, 2025 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a man accused of shooting at three women along Swan Avenue in November. Kunta Kinte Taylor, 29, allegedly shot at the group of women after they drove to meet him at a Swan Avenue apartment to collect money owed to her... more »

• Investigators plead for tips after 3 children, 1 adult killed in shooting at child's birthday party Play Video

  November 30, 2025 10:07 PM

  STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in California appealed to the public for tips, cellphone video, witness accounts and even rumors as they searched Sunday for a suspect in the killing of three children and an adult during a mass shooting at a child's birthday party. Someone opened fire at... more »

• Suspect in shooting of National Guard members now facing a first-degree murder charge

  November 28, 2025 11:02 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The charges against the man who authorities say shot two National Guard members have been upgraded to first-degree murder after one of the soldiers died, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia announced Friday. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, were... more »

• Livingston Parish man arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a shooting Play Video

  November 26, 2025 2:08 PM

  HAMMOND - A Livingston Parish man was arrested by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office in collaboration with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police following a shooting that led to a chase spanning two parishes on Wednesday. Deputies said that a dispute between two men at... more »

• Man arrested in shooting after fight at Capitol High School Play Video

  November 24, 2025 3:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly driving a teen to shoot up their classmate's house following a fight during the school day. The Baton Rouge Police Department said a fight broke out at Capitol High School on Nov. 20. WBRZ captured the scuffle in front... more »

• Police investigate Sunday morning shooting on Plank Road Play Video

  November 23, 2025 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place early Sunday morning. According to detectives, the shooting occurred around 3 a.m. on Plank Road, leaving one person injured. The department said the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting is currently under... more »

• 6-year-old struck in early Saturday morning shooting Play Video

  November 22, 2025 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 6-year-old was the victim of a shooting early Saturday morning, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Officers said the shooting occurred around 3:47 a.m. near the 6100 block of St. Gerard Avenue when a 6-year-old sleeping on a couch in a nearby home was... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested after Thursday shooting left one dead Play Video

  November 22, 2025 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man was arrested in connection with a murder on Friday, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. According to arrest records, on Nov. 20, detectives discovered Byron Horton , 23, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the La Playa Place Apartments complex... more »

• Gonzales bar owner arrested after shooting left two injured Play Video

  November 21, 2025 12:57 PM

  GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested the owner of a Gonzales bar after a previous shooting left two people injured, deputies said Friday. Joshua Johnson, 48, owner of the Pelican Pub on La. 44, was arrested and booked on unlawful sales to a person under 21 and... more »

• 22-year-old killed in Thursday afternoon shooting along St. Gerard Avenue Play Video

  November 21, 2025 9:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office on Friday identified a 22-year-old killed in a shooting along St. Gerard Avenue. Jamarqari Burris was shot and killed in the Thursday afternoon shooting along St. Gerard near the corner of East Brookstown Drive. Baton Rouge Police are... more »

• EBR Coroner: Person shot along Hanks Drive on Thursday night dies Play Video

  November 21, 2025 9:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said Friday that a person shot along Hanks Drive has died. The victim, who was identified as 23-year-old Byron Horton, was shot Thursday night around 9 p.m. on Hanks Drive off Airline Highway. According to East Baton Rouge Parish... more »

• BRPD: One person shot near CVS on corner of Plank Road and Choctaw Drive Play Video

  November 20, 2025 8:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was taken to the hospital after they were shot near the CVS on the corner of Plank Road and Choctaw Drive, according to Baton Rouge Police. The shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Sources told WBRZ the person who was shot was found... more »

• BRPD: Man escaped after being shot by officer, arrested Tuesday afternoon Play Video

  November 19, 2025 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who was shot by a Baton Rouge Police officer was able to outrun police Tuesday night before being arrested on Wednesday afternoon, BRPD said. According to BRPD, an officer approached a man and woman inside a car at Howell Park on Winbourne Avenue around... more »

• Gonzales Police make arrest in fatal Tuesday night shooting Play Video

  November 19, 2025 12:55 PM

  GONZALES — Gonzales Police arrested a man accused of fatally shooting a 22-year-old on Tuesday night. Around 11 p.m., 24-year-old Darius Mosby allegedly shot and killed 22-year-old Jonathan King on West Tony Street in Gonzales. Police said that Mosby had fled the scene by the time first responders... more »

• 19-year-old with warrant from Ascension Parish shooting arrested in Terrebonne Play Video

  November 17, 2025 7:22 PM

  HOUMA - A 19-year-old wanted in connection with a shooting outside of a Gonzales bar was arrested in Terrebonne Parish. Colby Breaux was booked by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office on a warrant from Ascension Parish. Officials with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Breaux was arrested following... more »

• Shooting outside Gonzales bar leaves two injured Play Video

  November 16, 2025 7:45 PM

  GONZALES- Two people were injured in a shooting outside of a bar on Highway 44 in Gonzales early Saturday morning, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The shooting occurred around 1:14 a.m. outside the Pelican Pub, leaving two victims with non-life-threatening injuries, the sheriff's office said. Deputies... more »

• Fundraiser to be held Sunday for Iberville deputies killed, injured in shooting Play Video

  November 14, 2025 6:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A fundraiser is being held Sunday at the Court to Table pickleball court for two Iberville deputies after a shooting left one dead and another hospitalized. The fundraiser will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to support the families of Charles Riley and Brett... more »

• Man accused of a shooting at Denham Springs bar; another accused of interfering with investigation Play Video

  November 14, 2025 12:17 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish deputies arrested two people after a shooting outside a Denham Springs bar on Thursday night. Deputies said that, around 11:30 p.m., there was a fight between patrons at Good Times Bar. A deputy was in the area and heard gunshots when he saw the... more »

• Man indicted on principal to second-degree murder, attempted murder after Choctaw Drive shooting in June Play Video

  November 12, 2025 7:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man arrested in connection with a June shooting that left a 24-year-old woman dead was indicted Wednesday, court records show. Scott Strickland, 18, is being charged as a principal in the second-degree murder of Prenesha Wagner at an after-hours club along Choctaw Drive on June... more »

• EBRSO: One injured in shooting on Grayson Avenue near Glen Oaks Park Elementary Play Video

  November 11, 2025 7:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was shot during an argument on Grayson Avenue near Glen Oaks Park Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said. EBRSO said a man was in an argument with his mother's boyfriend around 5 p.m. on Tuesday. "At some point... 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 »

• Juvenile hurt in shooting along North 35th Street on Sunday night Play Video

  November 9, 2025 9:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A juvenile was hurt in a shooting along North 35th Street on Sunday night, first responders said. Sources said the shooting happened near the corner of North 35th and Zion streets around 8:30 p.m. The juvenile victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition.... more »

• One person shot at North 46th Street house near Gus Young Avenue on Thursday night

  November 7, 2025 11:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting along North 46th Street near Gus Young Avenue on Thursday night. Baton Rouge Police said the shooting happened around 9:07 p.m. and involved someone shooting into a home. The person who was shot was brought... more »

• Man who fatally shot another man on Gus Young Avenue takes plea deal, sentenced to 30 years Play Video

  November 6, 2025 8:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man arrested in a deadly 2020 shooting on Gus Young Avenue was sentenced to 30 years in prison after taking a plea deal, court records show. Armon Wilson, 27, was arrested in July 2020 for murder after Jerome Kinchen, 34, was found dead on Gus... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies trying to identify suspects after vehicle burglaries, shots fired at vehicle Play Video

  November 6, 2025 5:03 PM

  HAMMOND - Tangipahoa deputies are trying to identify suspects after multiple vehicle burglaries and shots being fired at a vehicle in the Hammond area. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said that s everal vehicles in the General Ott Road area of Hammond were broken into on Halloween night and... more »

• Capt. Brett Stassi Jr. released from hospital one month after shooting at Iberville Parish courthouse Play Video

  November 6, 2025 11:11 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — Capt. Brett Stassi Jr., an Iberville Parish deputy hospitalized in a shooting at the Iberville courthouse in October, has been released from the hospital, officials said Thursday. Stassi, the son of Sheriff Brett Stassi, was injured in the Oct. 6 shooting in Plaquemine that also left deputy... more »

• Baton Rouge woman allegedly shot by roommate dies in hospital; roommate charged with negligent homicide Play Video

  November 4, 2025 9:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 26-year-old woman allegedly shot by her roommate in an East Baton Rouge Parish trailer park on Monday died in the hospital. Deputies said Tuesday that Blanca Azucely Caalxo died after being shot inside her Greenwell Village Mobile Home Park home around 1 p.m. Her... more »

• BRPD: Two juveniles among three arrested on stolen gun charges along Mammoth Avenue Play Video

  November 3, 2025 1:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people, including two juveniles, were arrested over the weekend after Baton Rouge Police pulled over a car tied to a shooting and street racing incident. According to police, officers pulled over a truck along Mammoth Avenue around 2 a.m. on Sunday. Police later searched the... more »

• Deputies: Man accused of bringing gun into Plaquemine bar is convicted felon, barred from owning firearms Play Video

  October 30, 2025 10:08 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested after a gun he was barred from owning as a convicted felon went off at a Plaquemine nightclub. John Weldon Green, 52, was arrested on Wednesday night after the incident at Club Secrets around 8:30 p.m. According to the Iberville... more »

• Sheriff Leland Falcon: Racially-motivated Pierre Part shooting 'is not a reflection of our community' Play Video

  October 29, 2025 12:22 PM

  PIERRE PART — Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon told WBRZ on Wednesday that what has been described as a racially motivated Pierre Part shooting this month "is not a reflection of our community." Falcon was among three people injured in a shooting in front of a Bayou Drive home... more »

• BRPD arrests man accused of injuring two people in Red Roof Inn shooting in September Play Video

  October 28, 2025 11:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a man accused of a shooting that injured multiple people at the Red Roof Inn in September. According to BRPD, 23-year-old Marquis Gross was arrested Monday after the Sept. 21 shooting at the Boardwalk Drive motel. Gross was allegedly sitting... more »

• Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying person responsible for White Castle shooting Play Video

  October 27, 2025 6:07 PM

  WHITE CASTLE - The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying the person responsible for a shooting that left one injured near a football game that was taking place at White Castle High School on Oct. 17. The shooting occurred around 8:48 p.m. near the White Castle... more »

• Baton Rouge Police make arrest in July shooting Play Video

  October 26, 2025 8:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Three months after a shooting on Plank Road left one man injured, the Baton Rouge Police Department arrested the man responsible for the incident. Video surveillance showed Damian Williams, 33, arguing with another person before shooting him in the right thigh, according to BRPD records. ... more »

• Three people arrested for involvement in Ponchatoula shooting Play Video

  October 24, 2025 3:45 PM

  PONCHATOULA - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested three people in connection with a shooting that took place on Oct. 15 after an argument broke out at a home in Ponchatoula. A person involved in the argument was shot at while driving away from the residence, while the shooter... more »

• Arrest documents detail argument that led to shooting in which barber was killed in crossfire Play Video

  October 22, 2025 3:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An arrest affidavit shed light on new details about the argument and shooting that inadvertently killed barber Marvin Tolliver . WBRZ previously reported the arrest of Sylvester Boulingy III , 29, for his role in the argument that led up to the Oct. 15 shooting .... more »

• Man arrested for shootout after dropping daughter off with ex-wife and her new boyfriend Play Video

  October 22, 2025 3:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for getting into a shootout after dropping his daughter off with his ex-wife and her new boyfriend, according to arrest documents obtained by WBRZ. An arrest affidavit says that on Monday, Shannon Knighten, 49, was dropping his daughter off at his sister's... more »

• Man killed in shooting at McDonald's on Airline Highway Play Video

  October 18, 2025 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that took place at a McDonald's on Saturday morning along Airline Highway near Prescott Road. Sedrick Taylor, 22, was shot during a drug deal at the establishment, according to the Baton Rouge Police. Further details have not yet been... more »

• Teen killed in Maringouin shooting that also left one injured Thursday night Play Video

  October 17, 2025 11:12 AM

  MARINGOUIN - A teenager was killed in a Thursday night shooting in Maringouin, the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office said. The teen has been identified as Derrien Scott, 17, a high schooler in the Iberville Parish School District. Another person, a 19-year-old, was hurt in the shooting. Both teens are... more »

• 29-year-old barber killed in shooting after disagreement over tattoo off Greenwell Springs Road Play Video

  October 16, 2025 9:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said Thursday that a 29-year-old man was shot and killed at a barbershop off Greenwell Springs Road after a disagreement over a tattoo. Marvin Tolliver, a barber at Fade District Barbershop, was killed in the Wednesday evening shooting .... more »

• LSU officials announce gameday closure of Unity Field, other security after Homecoming shooting Play Video

  October 16, 2025 8:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU officials said Thursday they had traced recent game-day trouble, including two shootings, to a student group's tailgate and that they would impose a number of restrictions on campus partying before next week's home against Texas A&M. “Tailgating is a big part of the gameday experience,... more »

• LSU, State Police to increase patrols after gunfire on campus for second time this football season Play Video

  October 13, 2025 3:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU and state officials said Monday that extra security would be in place for the Tigers' Oct. 25 football game against Texas A&M after gunfire was reported on and near campus for the second time this season. Ahead of Saturday's game against South Carolina, a man... more »

• Governor orders State Police, local law enforcement to enhance gameday security after shooting at LSU Play Video

  October 13, 2025 10:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry said Monday that he has ordered the Louisiana State Police to work with local authorities to come up with an enhanced security plan for LSU games after a shooting that left two people injured during the Homecoming game on Saturday. The governor has... 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 »

• Funeral arrangements set for Iberville Parish Deputy Charles Riley after fatal shooting Play Video

  October 9, 2025 12:15 PM

  GONZALES — Funeral arrangements have been set for Iberville Parish Sheriff's Deputy Charles Riley, who died in a shooting at the Iberville Parish courthouse in Plaquemine earlier this week. Riley's funeral is Monday, Oct. 13, at the PACE Center on St. Anthony Avenue in Gonzales. A public viewing... more »

• Man hospitalized after allegedly breaking into ex-girlfriend's St. George home, accidently shooting self Play Video

  October 9, 2025 8:05 AM

  ST. GEORGE — A man was taken to the hospital after a shooting in a subdivision off Siegen Lane late Wednesday night. Officials said one person was shot and taken to a nearby hospital around 10:49 p.m. along Mint Drive in the Audubon Terrace neighborhood in St. George. ... more »

• Deputies: Shooting in Albany was act of self-defense, shooting victim was trying to set fire to home Play Video

  October 8, 2025 12:11 PM

  ALBANY - A shooting in Albany that left one person hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the leg was an act of self-defense, Livingston Parish deputies said Wednesday. WBRZ initially reported that the Tuesday afternoon shooting happened along Catholic Hall Road and resulted in the victim being hospitalized with... more »

• Iberville Parish mourns Deputy Charles Riley, supports wounded partner Captain Brett Stassi Jr. Play Video

  October 7, 2025 7:15 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — Iberville Parish is reeling after a shocking and tragic shooting Monday night. On Tuesday, neighbors, law enforcement, and parish officials came together to honor two Iberville Parish Sheriff's Deputies . “It’s a sad day when, when we have to bury an officer, an officer that’s committed his... more »

• 'I couldn't sleep last night:' Iberville Parish officials grieving after Monday night shooting Play Video

  October 7, 2025 6:32 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Monday night, the Iberville Parish courthouse turned into the center of an investigation after a fatal shooting. Louisiana State Police are handling the investigation where Deputy Charles Riley, Captain Brett Stassi, Jr. and Latrell Clark were all shot. Deputy Charles Riley, a six-year veteran with the Iberville... more »

• Six alleged gang members arrested in Hammond fatal shooting, warrant issued for another Play Video

  October 6, 2025 6:25 PM

  HAMMOND - Six alleged gang members were arrested one week after a 20-year-old was shot and killed in Hammond. The Hammond Police Department said it was notified of a man, Antonio Brister, who was suffering from a gunshot wound at North Oak Medical Center, and preliminary information suggested he... more »

• Man dead after shooting on Apple Street, King Ard Street in Hammond, police say Play Video

  October 2, 2025 5:55 PM

  HAMMOND — A man died in the hospital after he was shot, Hammond Police said Thursday. Police said the shooting happened near the intersection of Apple Street and King Ard Street on Wednesday. The man was taken to the hospital but died shortly after he arrived. “This type... more »

• 'How did it escalate to a confrontation?': Family with questions about LSP-involved shooting Play Video

  October 1, 2025 10:39 PM

  ST. AMANT - The family of 34-year-old Brandon Nicholas, the man shot and killed by Louisiana State Police on Tuesday morning , is calling for the release of footage related to his death as well as accountability from LSP. On Tuesday, the Investigative Unit shared scanner recordings of the... more »

• Father of four killed following traffic stop in Ascension Parish Play Video

  October 1, 2025 7:43 PM

  ST. AMANT — 34-year-old Brandon Nicholas of Sunshine leaves behind four children after being killed Tuesday morning in St. Amant following a traffic stop. According to State Police, around 2:00 a.m., a trooper initiated a traffic stop at the corner of La. 431 and La. 935. LSP said that... more »

• New Roads man shot by police officer arrested for assault and resisting officer; out on bond Wednesday Play Video

  October 1, 2025 2:39 PM

  NEW ROADS — A man shot several times by a New Roads police officer during a disturbance behind a local business has been accused of assaulting a police officer and resisting an officer with force or violence. State Police said John Sexton, 45, of New Roads was shot several... more »

• 4 people dead and 8 wounded in a shooting and fire at a Michigan church, police say Play Video

  September 28, 2025 12:15 PM

  GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A gunman opened fire inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan during a Sunday service and set the building ablaze, killing at least four people and injuring eight others. Police shot and killed the suspect, authorities said. Hundreds... more »

• Shane Tamura, gunman in shooting at NFL headquarters, had CTE: Medical examiner

  September 26, 2025 2:47 PM

  NEW YOEK (ABC News) — Shane Tamura, who drove cross-country from Las Vegas and opened fire at the New York headquarters of the NFL, killing four, had CTE, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said Friday, confirming what was in the shooter’s own writings. Police... more »

• 'I can't understand why:' Family calling for answers after loved one found dead behind BR business Play Video

  September 23, 2025 10:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The family of the man found dead behind a business on Scenic Highway last Friday is calling his death suspicious and asking the public for help locating his killer. On Sept. 19, BRPD officers responded to a suspicious incident call behind the Triangle Market on Scenic... 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 »

• 19-year-old dead after shooting at Eleanor Drive, Linden Street Play Video

  September 17, 2025 8:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 19-year-old man is dead after a shooting on Eleanor Drive and Linden Street, officials said. Officials responded around 6:30 p.m., and the coroner was called to the scene. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office later identified the man as Joseph Mitchell. The Baton... more »

• BRPD: 1 man in serious condition after overnight drive-by shooting Play Video

  September 14, 2025 1:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One man was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. BRPD said the man was visiting some friends with two other people at an "unknown location" when a car drove down the street... more »

• NEW VIDEO: LSU chapter of Turning Point USA holds vigil for late founder Charlie Kirk Play Video

  September 12, 2025 2:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A number of vigils and services were held in the Baton Rouge area for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Kirk founded conservative youth organization Turning Point USA and was known for his events... more »