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• Siblings arrested after Hammond triple 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 »

• Multiple suspects arrested in February shooting death of plumber along Fairfields Avenue Play Video

  April 2, 2025 4:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police said Wednesday that a multi-agency gang investigation led to the arrest of four suspects tied to the killing a 27-year-old plumber who was caught in the crossfire of a February shooting. Trevor Harrison was sitting in his truck on Fairfields Avenue while completing a job... more »

• Teenager arrested for double shooting in Gonzales Thursday morning Play Video

  March 28, 2025 9:51 AM

  GONZALES - A teenager was arrested for allegedly shooting at two victims who were leaving their driveway Thursday morning. Deputies arrested Jeaon Pindexter, 17, for two counts of attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons, aggravated criminal damage to property and illegal possession of a handgun. Pindexter is... more »

• Two juveniles shot while leaving driveway early Thursday morning Play Video

  March 27, 2025 10:49 AM

  GONZALES - Two juveniles were shot while leaving their driveway early Thursday morning in Ascension Parish. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened around 7:00 a.m. on Prairie South Road Off J.D. Broussard Road in Gonzales. "One was shot in the leg, another was shot in... more »

• Safety not publicly discussed at SU board meeting after month-long period with hazing death, shooting Play Video

  March 21, 2025 6:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Southern University System Board of Supervisors did not address campus safety at their monthly meeting, despite Friday's meeting being the first since both the hazing death of Caleb Wilson and an on-campus shooting. According to their schedule, a board development session was scheduled for 9... more »

• Arrest records detail events leading up to, following fatal domestic shooting outside OLOL hospital Play Video

  March 21, 2025 6:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — New arrest records obtained Friday show that a man accused of killing a former domestic partner earlier this week near Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center got into an argument with her before she died. Witnesses say they saw an older black man, later identified... more »

• Deputies arrest four people in connection to Bayou Classic shooting that left teenager injured Play Video

  March 21, 2025 8:02 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Four people, including two teenagers, were arrested Wednesday who are allegedly connected to a shooting that happened at the 2024 Bayou Classic . The shooting happened on Nov. 30 during the Bayou Classic in New Orleans. A 15-year-old was injured, and after the initial incident, law... more »

• Police trying to identify man wanted in Tuesday shooting on Newcastle Avenue Play Video

  March 20, 2025 5:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is trying to identify a suspect in a shooting that took place Tuesday on Newcastle Avenue. The shooting, which was non-fatal, took place in the 12000 block of Newcastle Avenue. Anyone with information is urged to contact officials at 225-344-7867. more »

• Deputies: Suspected Tangipahoa gunman among two people killed in shooting that also left teen injured Play Video

  March 20, 2025 3:17 PM

  TANGIPAHOA — Tangipahoa Parish deputies said Thursday that the suspected gunman was among two people killed in a Wednesday evening shooting that also left a teenager injured. Deputies said 18-year-old Jayvelyn Smith was the suspected shooter who fatally shot 25-year-old Genesis Kelly. A 16-year-old was also hospitalized during the... more »

• One person injured after shooting at Afton Oaks apartment complex Play Video

  March 18, 2025 7:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was brought to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting at an apartment complex off Sherwood Forest Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon. Baton Rouge EMS said that one person was seriously injured after shots were fired at Afton Oaks Apartments on Newcastle Avenue near... more »

• Four plead not guilty to drive-by shooting that left 8-year-old dead, other children injured Play Video

  March 17, 2025 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Four people pleaded not guilty Monday after they were indicted in a November drive-by shooting on Swan Avenue that killed an 8-year-old and injured multiple other children. In a 19th JDC courtroom, Tremell Harris, Yancy Jarrell, Roger Parker and Kendrick Profit all pleaded not guilty to... more »

• TPSO: Man arrested for his alleged involvement in double shooting at Kentwood bar

  March 14, 2025 8:28 PM

  KENTWOOD — A man involved in a double shooting at a bar located in Kentwood was arrested, according to deputies. On Feb. 1, The Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting at a bar around 1:30 a.m. on the 78000 block along U.S. Highway 51. Two men, 26 and... more »

• Suspect in Southern University dorm shooting arrested by US Marshals in Texas Play Video

  March 14, 2025 10:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The suspect in a shooting at a Southern University dorm hall has been arrested almost two weeks after the shooting took place. University officials announced the arrest of Semaj Joiner on Friday morning. He was arrested in Fort Worth, Texas and is facing charges of carrying... more »

• Suspect in New Orleans shooting arrested in Baton Rouge after Crime Stoppers tip Play Video

  March 14, 2025 8:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - After BRPD officers received a tip from Crime Stoppers, they arrested a man accused of a shooting that happened in New Orleans in early March. Officers said they executed a search warrant at a home on Third Street early Thursday morning. The warrant was obtained after... more »

• Seven indicted in Swan Avenue drive-by shooting that killed 8-year-old Play Video

  March 12, 2025 4:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Seven people have been indicted in a November drive-by shooting on Swan Avenue that killed an 8-year-old and injured multiple other children. The shooting, which happened on Nov. 27, killed Diellon Daniels and injured five of his other family members, according to officials. Tremell Harris,... more »

• BRPD: Monday night shooting that left one seriously injured likely being investigated as armed robbery Play Video

  March 12, 2025 2:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A shooting that left one person seriously hurt on Rembrandt Avenue near North Donmoor Avenue is likely to be investigated as an armed robbery. Baton Rouge Police said that, on Monday around 8 p.m., a man was approached by two other men walking home from a... 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 »

• 17-year-old Scotlandville High student shot, killed outside Bradfield Avenue apartments Play Video

  March 11, 2025 11:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 17-year-old Scotlandville High School student was fatally shot off Scotland Avenue on Monday afternoon. Anthony Robinson was killed after being shot at the Village Green Apartments on Bradfield Avenue near Scotland Avenue. Robinson was shot around 2:50 p.m. and taken to the hospital with... 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 »

• Man's negligent homicide charge upgraded to second-degree murder after relative's death Play Video

  March 6, 2025 10:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who was arrested for negligent homicide after a shooting on Feb. 27 had his charge upgraded to second-degree murder. Hasan Sabree, who was arrested for negligent homicide after a shooting on Catalpa Street left his relative, 41 year-old Danyelle Dillard, dead, was re-booked for... more »

• Juvenile injured after friend accidentally discharged gun Play Video

  March 6, 2025 8:38 AM

  ST. GABRIEL - A juvenile was taken to the hospital after a friend accidentally shot a gun they were playing with and the bullet hit him in the arm. The St. Gabriel Police Department said its officers were called for a shooting Wednesday night around 9:30 p.m.. A woman... more »

• Campus police get warrant for suspect in Southern dorm room shooting that left one injured Play Video

  March 5, 2025 6:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University Police have obtained a warrant for a man accused of attempted murder in a Southern dorm shooting over the weekend. Semaj Mikel Joiner, 23, is wanted in the shooting of a student on Sunday. The two allegedly agreed to meet at a Ulysses S.... more »

• Mamou Police: Two dead, more than a dozen injured in shooting at Mardi Gras concert Play Video

  March 5, 2025 10:55 AM

  MAMOU — Two people are dead and more than a dozen injured in a shooting at a Mardi Gras concert in Mamou, KATC reported Wednesday. Mamou Police told the Lafayette-based ABC station that 14 people were wounded and two people died after the Tuesday evening shooting at a Mardi... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly shooting, killing 23-year-old after argument Play Video

  March 3, 2025 1:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a man accused of manslaughter after a shooting that happened Sunday night. The shooting happened in the parking lot of Hollywood Food Mart on McClelland Drive shortly after 7 p.m.. Jermaine Jones, 52, allegedly shot and killed 23-year-old Kedreon Robinson after an argument... more »

• Five people hurt in shooting after parade in Washington Parish Play Video

  March 3, 2025 6:15 AM

  FRANKLINTON - Five people were injured, one of them critically, in a gang-related shooting that took place after a parade in Washington Parish late Sunday night. Police arrested 18-year-old Jamerian Anders following the shooting, which took place shortly before midnight after the Pepe Mardi Gras Parade in Franklinton. ... more »