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• 'She didn't deserve it:' Mother asking for answers in daughter's killing outside Baton Rouge club Play Video

  June 22, 2025 11:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A mother is looking for answers and asking people to come forward after her daughter was killed in a barrage of gunfire outside an afterhours club early Sunday. THE CRIME Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse said that officers collected more than 160 shell casings outside... more »

• BRPD investigating Calumet Street shooting that left one dead Play Video

  June 19, 2025 11:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating a shooting that left a 53-year-old man dead. Police responded to the corner of Canocicus and Navajo streets Wednesday night around 9:04 p.m. to find Huey Sonnier suffering from a gunshot wound. Sonnier was brought to the hospital and later... more »

• WBRZ FLASHBACK: LSU basketball legend Shaq drafted first overall in the 1992 NBA Draft Play Video

  June 19, 2025 11:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE — This week in WBRZ history, legendary LSU basketball star Shaquille O'Neal was drafted into the NBA. On June 24, 1992, O'Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic after the Florida team beat out the favored Minnesota Timberwolves, an outcome some still consider to be fixed. ... more »

• Three men arrested after shooting that injured ATF agent at Triple S Food Mart Play Video

  June 18, 2025 6:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A shootout with law enforcement Tuesday at Triple S Food Mart that injured two people - one of them an ATF agent - resulted in three arrests, federal authorities said Wednesday. Torion Bobb, 20, and Cordell Sims, 19, were booked with assault on a federal officer... more »

• FBI investigating after ATF agent was among two injured in shooting at Triple S Food Mart Play Video

  June 17, 2025 3:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people, including a federal agent, were injured in a shooting at Triple S Food Mart on Tuesday afternoon. Law enforcement, including FBI, Baton Rouge Police and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office's Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit, responded to store at the corner of... more »

• Man arrested after shooting on Boulevard de Province on Sunday night Play Video

  June 15, 2025 9:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after a shooting on Boulevard de Province on Sunday evening left one person injured. The Baton Rouge Police Department said officers arrived at the home to find a victim in serious condition but with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers said the victim and... more »

• BRPD arrests man accused of killing ex's new boyfriend in David Drive shooting Play Video

  June 3, 2025 4:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police arrested a man on Tuesday for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend's new partner along David Drive. Andre Franklin, 42, is accused of killing 44-year-old James Harrell early Monday evening. According to Baton Rouge Police, Harrell and his girlfriend were being followed by her ex-boyfriend, later... more »

• Geismar man arrested on attempted murder charges after shooting at Gonzales home Play Video

  June 3, 2025 3:03 PM

  GEISMAR — A Geismar man is accused of shooting and trying to kill a man outside a Gonzales home earlier this week. Kevin Chambers, 25, was arrested after another man was brought to the hospital Monday afternoon after being shot outside a home on Hackett Canal Drive. Ascension... 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 »

• Man hurt in shooting along Valley Street on Sunday Play Video

  June 1, 2025 9:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was hurt in a shooting along Valley Street on Sunday afternoon, officials said. Baton Rouge Police officers are investigating the shooting, which happened shortly before 6 p.m. along Valley near Wells Street. The man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries from... more »

• Suspect shot after pointing 'AK-style weapon' at police officer in Baton Rouge, officials say Play Video

  June 1, 2025 9:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Police Department said one of their officers shot a suspect after he pointed an "AK-style weapon" at the officer on Sunday morning on Conrad Drive. The Baton Rouge Police Department said around 2:21 a.m., officers attempted to stop a vehicle after watching it... more »

• BRPD arrest man in shooting at McDonald's that injured one; suspect was out on bond for 2024 killing Play Video

  May 28, 2025 5:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A suspect in a weekend shooting that left one injured at a McDonald's on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard has been arrested, police said Wednesday. Sakyron Taylor, 24, was arrested Wednesday after the Saturday shooting. According to Baton Rouge Police, the shooting happened after a verbal... more »

• One person injured after Monday night shooting in Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 27, 2025 7:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was taken to the hospital after a reported shooting Monday night. Officials said the shooting happened on Chestnut Street in Baton Rouge shortly after 8 p.m.. Emergency officials confirmed one person was taken to the hospital, but the severity of their injuries was not... more »

• One person taken to hospital after shooting at Baton Rouge McDonald's Play Video

  May 24, 2025 2:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are investigating a shooting that happened at McDonald's on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard on Saturday afternoon. The Baton Rouge Police Department said detectives were on the scene around 1 p.m. Saturday. One person was taken to the hospital; their condition is unknown. This is... more »

• Two staff members of Israeli Embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC Play Video

  May 22, 2025 7:37 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, “Free, free Palestine” after he was arrested, police said. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron... more »

• Man dead, woman injured after shooting at Florida Boulevard apartment complex Play Video

  May 22, 2025 7:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was killed and a woman injured after a shooting at a Florida Boulevard apartment complex Thursday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Kevin Jackson, 26, died from his injuries. The woman had life-threatening injuries. The shooting happened around 5:41 a.m. at the... 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 »

• Deputies: Mississippi man shot while driving in Norwood pulls into Zachary urgent care Play Video

  May 19, 2025 7:53 PM

  ZACHARY - Law enforcement is investigating a shooting after a man with a gunshot wound to his shoulder and bullet holes in his car pulled into the parking lot of a Zachary urgent care. Officials said the victim parked at the SouthStar Urgent Care in Zachary off Main Street... more »

• Police investigating deadly shooting early Friday morning Play Video

  May 16, 2025 11:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Friday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened in the 1600 block of Blanche Court. Brian Keith Lee, 52, was found in a home there with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken... more »

• Two volunteer workers injured after holdup, shooting on North 24th Street Play Video

  May 14, 2025 4:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was critically injured Wednesday afternoon in a shooting that injured two people on North 24th Street, emergency officials said. The shooting happened after 3 p.m. near the intersection of North 24th and Laurel streets. Another person was taken to the hospital in stable condition,... more »

• 8-year-old girl in critical condition after she was struck by stray bullet inside New Orleans home Play Video

  May 13, 2025 11:49 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - An 8-year-old girl is in critical condition Tuesday, one day after she was struck by a stray bullet while she was inside her New Orleans home. WWL reported that the child and her mother heard gunfire outside their house in the Algiers, so they were running... more »

• Siblings arrested after Hammond shooting leaves one person dead, toddler hospitalized Play Video

  May 12, 2025 2:46 PM

  HAMMOND — Hammond Police arrested two people after an early Monday morning shooting left one dead and two others, including a toddler, hospitalized. Janvourian Franklin, 23, is accused of shooting three people in the parking lot of The Soap Opera laundromat on North Morrison Boulevard. When Hammond Police... more »

• 17-year-old wanted for murder after deadly Amite shooting arrested; fourth person arrested Play Video

  May 9, 2025 10:29 AM

  AMITE - A murder suspect was taken into custody, being the fourth teenager arrested after a shooting that left another teenager dead. Pharrell Town, 17, was previously wanted for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder after 18-year-old Jarvis Brister Jr. was shot dead and an unidentified 17-year-old injured on... more »

• One taken to hospital after early morning shooting in Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 9, 2025 8:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A teenager was injured in a shooting that happened early Friday morning. Officials said a 17-year-old was taken to the hospital in stable condition after a shooting on North 15th Street around 4:30 a.m. Friday. WBRZ has reached out to law enforcement for more information... more »

• Two years after Houston murder, Ascension Parish family searching for answers in loved one's killing Play Video

  May 7, 2025 2:10 PM

  HOUSTON - An Ascension Parish family is still searching for answers two years after their loved one was shot and killed in Texas. On January 15, 2023, Zalon Carter was found shot to death in Houston. Law enforcement has not found the person responsible for Carter's death. Family... more »

• Coroner IDs teen killed in Amite shooting that injured another; woman arrested for alleged connection Play Video

  May 7, 2025 11:17 AM

  AMITE - One of two teenagers shot Monday evening in Amite died Wednesday morning. Nastajaa Williams, 18, was arrested Tuesday and charged with principal to attempted first-degree murder after the shooting at Martin Luther King Boulevard and South Fifth Street left a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old injured. After 18-year-old... more »

• Man arrested after argument at Baker crawfish boil led to fatal shooting Play Video

  May 7, 2025 9:42 AM

  BAKER - Deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting and killing another man at a crawfish boil over the weekend. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrested Steven Berthelot, 44, after he spent days in a hospital due to his injuries. Arrest documents said Berthelot was arguing... more »

• Rayne Police identify, honor police officer killed in friendly fire incident Play Video

  May 6, 2025 11:41 AM

  RAYNE — The Rayne Police Department on Tuesday named a police officer who was shot and killed in a friendly fire incident earlier in the week. Lt. Allen "Noochie" Credeur, 49, was killed while on duty Monday afternoon after he was called to locate a suspect in a recent... more »

• Woman hurt in shooting along Taft Street Play Video

  May 5, 2025 11:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was taken to a hospital after being shot Monday night. First responders rushed to Taft Street, just off of Highland Road where a different shooting happened hours earlier. The woman was taken to the hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Police... more »

• Man wanted for alleged involvement in August shooting arrested by Baldwin Police

  May 5, 2025 2:33 PM

  BALDWIN — A man was arrested over the weekend for his alleged connection to a Baldwin shooting in August. On Friday, Baldwin Police said that they were notified that 18-year-old James Austin III was arrested in Franklin last week and booked into the St. Mary Parish Prison. Austin... more »

• Victim of deadly crawfish boil shooting in Baker identified Play Video

  May 4, 2025 8:33 PM

  BAKER - East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputies have identified the victim of a shooting at a family crawfish boil in Baker on Sunday. Deputies say Gad Davis, 27, and another man were shot inside the home near the corner of Rolling Acres Drive and Plank Road. They... more »

• Man accused of Kentwood murder in April taken into custody by deputies Play Video

  May 3, 2025 3:45 PM

  KENTWOOD — A man wanted for an April murder in Kentwood was taken into custody Saturday. Willie Wells Jr., 32, was arrested after Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office deputies began searching for him for the murder of Antonio Famularo, 42, on April 5. Wells was apprehended by a K-9 unit,... more »

• Victim in Kilona Drive shooting identified as 20-year-old Play Video

  May 2, 2025 1:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The coroner's office identified 20-year-old Diamante Washington as the victim of a shooting that happened Sunday. The shooting happened on Kilona Drive on April 27 just before 7 p.m. The neighborhood is located off Greenwell Street and Lanier Drive. There was no further information about... more »

• BRPD: 18-year-old wanted for shooting a father after allegedly bullying daughter at Newcastle Avenue Play Video

  April 30, 2025 9:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An 18-year-old is wanted for allegedly shooting a man who said he was defending his daughter from being mocked last month off of Newcastle Avenue , according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Jerry Huggins allegedly shot Corey Breaux three times after a confrontation that stemmed... more »

• One injured in shooting at The Reserve at White Oak apartment complex Play Video

  April 30, 2025 7:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a shooting at The Reserve at White Oak apartment complex of South Harrells Ferry Road, officials said. The person was taken to the hospital in serious condition, according to officials. Another person was shot at the complex Monday night .... more »

• Teenager arrested after fatal shooting at Amazon facility; vigil set up for victim Play Video

  April 30, 2025 8:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - After an argument led to a fatal shooting late Monday night at the Amazon distribution facility on Cortana Place, the teenage suspect turned himself in to police. The shooting left 21-year-old Daylon Anthony dead just outside the main building. The Baton Rouge Police Department said... more »

• Woman injured in shooting on Blount Road and Scotland Avenue Play Video

  April 29, 2025 8:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was injured in a shooting on Blount Road and Scotland Avenue, Baton Rouge Police officials said. Officials believe the shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. at the 600 block of Blount Road. The injury is non-life-threatening but emergency officials said she was transported in "serious... more »

• 'It happened so fast': employees witness man killed at Cortana Amazon facility Play Video

  April 29, 2025 8:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Employees told WBRZ they could not believe a man was shot and killed outside of the Amazon Fulfilment Center on Cortana Place late Monday night . An employee who goes by the name of Sue said the employees went on their first break for their shift... more »

• Man killed in shooting at Cortana Amazon facility Play Video

  April 29, 2025 1:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was killed in a shooting just outside the doors of the Amazon Fulfillment Center on Cortana Place late Monday night. Sources told WBRZ that the shooting was a result of a disagreement between two people, one current Amazon employee and another former worker at... more »

• One person dead after shooting along Jefferson Avenue Play Video

  April 25, 2025 3:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person is dead after a shooting along Jefferson Avenue on Friday. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office and Baton Rouge Police responded to the scene at the corner of Jefferson and North 26th Avenue around 12:30 p.m. to find 34-year-old Abraham Ross shot dead.... more »

• BRPD identifies two officers placed on administrative leave following shooting that left man dead Play Video

  April 25, 2025 3:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department on Friday said two officers were placed on administrative leave after a motel shootout left a man dead earlier in the week. Officer David Jennings and Officer Gene Meazell, both assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division, were placed on leave after... more »

• Tickfaw's Italian Festival will have increased police presence after Strawberry Festival shootings

  April 24, 2025 2:47 PM

  TICKFAW — This weekend's Italian Festival in Tickfaw will have stricter security measures. According to Tickfaw Police Chief Frank DiBenedetto, they are anticipating a safe festival thanks to enhanced security including metal detectors. DiBenedetto said that visitors should also expect an increased police presence in the aftermath of... more »

• LSU Police searching for 2 suspected burglars Play Video

  April 24, 2025 12:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Police Department is working to identify two people believed to be connected to a string of burglaries. Detectives say these two men are responsible for several vehicle burglaries on LSU's campus. Anyone who can identify them can contact Crime Stoppers. more »

• Deputies searching for information after neighborhood homes filled with bullet holes

  April 23, 2025 1:54 PM

  SORRELL - Detectives are trying to find more information after multiple homes were riddled with bullet holes. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said the investigation started Wednesday morning when multiple homes around Desonier Road were found to be filled with bullet holes. The road was shut down while... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested in Easter shooting that had children in line of fire Play Video

  April 23, 2025 11:00 AM

  RAYNE - A Baton Rouge man was arrested in Rayne for his alleged involvement in a shooting that put children in danger on Easter Sunday, and officers are searching for a second suspect. The Rayne Police Department said officers were called to a home where an 18-year-old woman and... more »

• Kentwood Police identify third person wanted in January fatal gas station shooting Play Video

  April 21, 2025 5:49 PM

  KENTWOOD — Kentwood Police have identified a man suspected to be the person responsible for a January fatal shooting . Police say that 19-year-old Traviun Walton is wanted for second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and the illegal use of a dangerous weapon after a shooting left 24-year-old ZyKerien Bickham... more »

• Coroner identifies man killed after being shot by police in motel parking lot Play Video

  April 21, 2025 10:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The parish coroner's office has identified a man who was shot and killed after a police standoff early Sunday morning. The victim was identified as 34-year-old Kevin Vallian. Vallian allegedly approached a motel guest and tried to rob her at gunpoint. Her boyfriend reportedly fought... more »

• Family of three-year-old caught in crossfire of North 26th Street shooting starts fundraiser Play Video

  April 18, 2025 12:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A three-year-old boy injured in a shooting earlier this week is still in the hospital and his family is asking the public for help with his recovery. The North 26th Street shooting, which happened around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, happened after a car drove through the... more »

• Detectives attempting to identify suspect in weekend shooting

  April 18, 2025 12:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are attempting to identify the suspect of a shooting that happened on April 12. Detectives posted a picture of the suspect believed to be involved in a shooting that happened on April 12 on Town South Avenue. Anyone with information about the suspect's identity... more »

• Six arrests made in shootings that happened near Strawberry Festival Play Video

  April 18, 2025 10:42 AM

  PONCHATOULA - Six people were arrested Friday following an investigation into a pair of shootings that happened around the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival that caused the grounds to close early Saturday night. The Ponchatoula Police Department obtained arrest warrants for six suspects Thursday and five residential search warrants for the... more »

• Police arrest teenager for alleged involvement in shooting death of 40-year-old man Play Video

  April 17, 2025 9:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a teenager for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man . The Baton Rouge Police Department was called to a home on Geronimo Street on Apr. 6. When officers arrived, they found a man, 40-year-old Kevin Dale Evans, dead... more »

• 1 dead, one injured after a Roseland shooting involving high schoolers; three arrested for murder Play Video

  April 16, 2025 4:08 PM

  ROSELAND - Three people have been arrested after a Tuesday night shooting that killed one person and injured another in Roseland, Tangipahoa Parish deputies said. The shooting happened on Commercial Street, officials said. An 18-year-old male died and a 17-year-old male was taken to the hospital. “It's my... more »

• Three-year-old caught in crossfire during shooting is 'stable,' police say Play Video

  April 16, 2025 9:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A three-year-old was injured in a shooting on North 26th Street, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The shooting happened around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday. Neighbors on the scene said a car pulled up and started shooting at a group. The three-year-old was caught in the... more »

• Detectives looking to identify two people allegedly involved in Saturday shooting Play Video

  April 15, 2025 2:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are looking to identify two persons of interest in a shooting that happened Saturday. Detectives said the shooting happened in the 7300 block of Town South Avenue. The shooting happened on April 12. Anyone with information on the identities of the two people pictured... 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 »

• One person killed, another hospitalized following domestic shooting in Ponchatoula

  April 14, 2025 8:22 PM

  PONCHATOULA — A woman who went into a Ponchatoula fast food restaurant to shoot her husband took her own life, officials said Monday. Police said that the woman went to the restaurant where her husband worked with a gun. Shortly after, he ran out of the restaurant and she... more »

• Istrouma High student dies after North Acadian Thruway shooting; superintendent issues statement Play Video

  April 11, 2025 5:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police are investigating the shooting of a teenager along North Acadian Thruway after he died Friday. Tyler McWilliams, 15, was shot Thursday night at Brown's One Stop Convenience Store on North Acadian near Bogan Walk. McWilliams was then brought to Baton Rouge General Mid-City Hospital... more »

• Deputies arrest man accused of firing gun, hit-and-run near French Settlement intersection Play Video

  April 7, 2025 3:30 PM

  FRENCH SETTLEMENT — A man accused of firing a gun while driving along La. 42 near La. 16 in French Settlement over the weekend was arrested Monday. Jacob Ferguson, 29, was arrested by deputies for illegally discharging a firearm, as well as hit-and-run. According to deputies, the shots... more »