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• Teen arrested for allegedly bringing gun into event center following Clinton parade shooting

  February 2, 2026 7:02 PM

  ETHEL — The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a 15-year-old for allegedly bringing a stolen gun into the Jerrell Event Center on Saturday, following the Mardi Gras parade shooting in Clinton earlier that day. East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis said that deputies were sent to screen people... more »

• GRAPHIC VIDEO: EBRSO investigating shooting on Daytona Avenue where 6 people fired into home, leaving one injured Play Video

  February 2, 2026 11:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating an early Saturday morning shooting in which six individuals fired into a home on Daytona Avenue. According to the sheriff's office, the shooting occurred around 4 a.m. when six people exited a dark colored sedan before shooting at... more »

• 'Put the guns down:' Clinton community grieves after parade shooting Play Video

  January 31, 2026 11:20 PM

  CLINTON — What was supposed to be a family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration in East Feliciana Parish ended in gunfire and chaos Saturday afternoon. Authorities said gunfire broke out near the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse while the parade was underway. Five people, including a six-year-old child, were shot just 20... more »

• Man arrested in Denham Springs after a woman was shot on Magnolia Beach Road Play Video

  January 31, 2026 7:36 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man for attempted manslaughter after a woman was shot on Magnolia Beach Road early Saturday morning. According to Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard, deputies arrived on the scene around 3 a.m. and discovered "a woman with a... more »

• 5 people, including 1 child, injured in Mardi Gras parade shooting in East Feliciana Parish Play Video

  January 31, 2026 2:00 PM

  CLINTON — According to officials, five people, including a six-year-old, were injured in a shooting that took place in front of the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse on Saturday. The shooting, which took place during the Mardi Gras in the Country Parade, left a child and another person in critical... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly killing 26-year-old along Airline Highway Play Video

  January 30, 2026 2:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested Friday for allegedly killing a 26-year-old along Airline Highway, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Jiren Graham, 24, is accused of shooting 26-year-old Christian McClain on Jan. 22. BRPD said McClain was shot while sitting in his car in a parking... more »

• BRPD: Man dies after being shot along Gwenadele Avenue in November Play Video

  January 30, 2026 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man has died after he was shot on Gwenadele Avenue in November, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. John Earl Thomas, 46, was shot on Gwenadele Avenue near Airline Highway on Nov. 9, BRPD said. He died of his injuries on Jan. 22, according to... more »

• Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione

  January 30, 2026 10:38 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled Friday, foiling the Trump administration’s bid to see him executed for what it called a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America.” U.S. District Judge... more »

• BRPD arrest second man connected to early January shooting of woman, her car Play Video

  January 30, 2026 7:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A second man accused of shooting at a woman and her car along Hammond Street earlier in January has been arrested by Baton Rouge Police. Latrell Bryant, 21, is one of two people who allegedly shot at the woman along Hammond Street on Jan. 5. Charles... more »

• Coroner: 36-year-old killed in shooting at hotel off South Sherwood Forest Boulevard Play Video

  January 29, 2026 9:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 36-year-old man was shot and killed at a hotel off South Sherwood Forest Boulevard. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said that Kevin White Jr. was identified as the victim of the fatal shooting that happened at the Eagle Suites at the corner of... more »

• Baton Rouge Police investigating fatal shooting of 36-year-old man along North Street Play Video

  January 28, 2026 11:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old man along North Street. According to police, Timothy Elbert was shot around 5:48 p.m. on Tuesday along North Street near North 25th Street. When police arrived, they found him lying in the roadway with... more »

• Man denied bond after allegedly killing two people, setting car on fire Play Video

  January 27, 2026 3:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man accused of killing two people and setting a car on fire, among other charges, was denied bond at a court hearing on Tuesday. Jemile Causey, 19, faces charges in two separate homicides. Causey and three others were arrested on Jan. 24... more »

• One arrested after 20-year-old man shot in back along Jetson Avenue in Plaquemine Play Video

  January 27, 2026 9:40 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — A 20-year-old man was shot in the back in Plaquemine and airlifted to a hospital in Baton Rouge, Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi told WBRZ. One man has been arrested, Stassi said. Tyran Andrew Walker, 19, was booked for attempted murder around 5 p.m. His bond is... more »

• One injured in second Friday night shooting on North Ardenwood Drive Play Video

  January 24, 2026 2:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating a Friday night shooting on North Ardenwood Drive that left one injured. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 9:45 p.m., shortly after another shooting at 6:54 p.m. injured a 13 -year-old inside a home. Police said the 33-year-old... more »

• Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated Play Video

  January 24, 2026 12:20 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal immigration officer shot and killed a man Saturday in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the frigid streets and ratcheting up tensions in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier. Family members identified the man who was killed as Alex Pretti,... more »

• 4 arrested in connection with Wood Street shooting that killed 17-year-old Play Video

  January 24, 2026 11:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Four people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 17-year-old dead and another person injured, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Jemile Causey, 19, along with three juveniles were arrested for several charges, including first-degree murder, after 17-year-old E'myrie Walker was... more »

• Wilkinson County High School increases security for Friday night game following student's death Play Video

  January 23, 2026 5:25 PM

  WOODVILLE, Ms. — Wilkinson County High School is tightening security for a Friday night game after the death of a student-athlete. Wilkinson County senior 17-year-old Enaje Bates died from injuries she received during a shooting in Centreville, according to a report from The Democrat . Deputies with the... more »

• Lutcher man sentenced to 25 years following 2020 officer-involved shooting Play Video

  January 23, 2026 3:46 PM

  LUTCHER — A Lutcher man was sentenced to 25 years following a 2020 officer-involved shooting in St. James Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, two deputies with the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office were surveying 41-year-old Edward Young III for illegal drug activity when Young allegedly approached the detectives,... more »

• Man found guilty of 2021 murder at the OYO Motel sentenced to life in prison Play Video

  January 23, 2026 12:03 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A man found guilty of a 2021 murder at the OYO Motel on La. 70 was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday. An Ascension Parish jury found 37-year-old Marty Leonard of Pierre Part guilty of second-degree murder and aggravated criminal damage to property in July for... more »

• Deputies arrest man in shooting that critically injured one person at Barringer Foreman Road church Play Video

  January 23, 2026 7:09 AM

  ST. GEORGE — One person was hospitalized after a Thursday night shooting at a church along Barringer Foreman Road. Officials told WBRZ that the shooting happened around 8:19 p.m. at Grace Life Fellowship Church. The lead pastor, Tim Chalas, said he rushed to the church when he got the... more »

• BRPD arrests man accused of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at woman along Hammond Street Play Video

  January 22, 2026 11:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at a woman and her car has been arrested by Baton Rouge Police. Charles Jones, 37, allegedly shot at a woman along Hammond Street on Jan. 5. According to an affidavit, Jones was one of two... more »

• BRPD investigating Airline Highway shooting that left one person critically injured Play Video

  January 22, 2026 9:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being shot along Airline Highway on Thursday morning. Baton Rouge Police said they responded to the shooting around 7:33 a.m. It happened in the 8300 block of Airline near Frank's Restaurant. BRPD is investigating... more »

• Jury acquits ex-officer of charges he failed his duty to confront gunman in Texas school shooting Play Video

  January 21, 2026 8:58 PM

  CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A former police officer was acquitted Wednesday evening of charges he failed in his duties to confront the gunman at an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school during the critical opening minutes of what would become one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. Jurors... more »

• Three injured following overnight shooting on Florida Boulevard Play Video

  January 18, 2026 5:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people were injured in an overnight shooting on Florida Boulevard on Sunday. According to officials, the shooting occurred around 3:40 a.m., leaving two people on the scene injured. The two victims were transported to a local hospital, with one in serious condition. Officials... more »

• Mid City Gras hosts annual Mardi Gras Ball to raise money amidst rising security costs Play Video

  January 18, 2026 4:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Mid City Gras Parade held its annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, featuring this year's theme, the "Squirrel Olympics." Organizers said the theme is to celebrate everyone who goes for the gold in their lives. The ball also served as a fundraiser to aid the... more »

• Mamou residents confused about Mardi Gras celebrations after last year's events ended with two dead Play Video

  January 18, 2026 3:11 PM

  MAMOU — Residents in Mamou were left confused about the future of their Mardi Gras celebrations after Mamou town councilman and Mardi Gras organizer Derrell Thomas shared a post on Facebook on Wednesday. In the post Thomas shared, "that there will be no Mardi Gras events hosted this year,... more »

• Fourth suspect arrested in connection to fatal Christmas Day shooting in Greenwell Springs Play Video

  January 17, 2026 3:24 PM

  GREENWELL SPRINGS — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a fourth suspect allegedly connected to the killing of a man at an apartment complex off Greenwell Springs Road on Christmas. Deputies arrested 23-year-old Jacolby Gordon on Friday on second-degree murder charges following the Christmas Day shooting of... more »

• Two injured following two separate shootings on Florida Boulevard and Scenic Highway Play Video

  January 17, 2026 2:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people were injured in two separate shootings on Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. The shootings occurred around 12:30 p.m., leaving one person injured near an Advanced Auto Parts on Scenic Highway, with another person being injured at a separate shooting near a Smoothie King on... more »

• Baton Rouge residents protest ICE following shootings in Minnesota Play Video

  January 17, 2026 2:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — More than a week after the fatal shooting of a woman by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota, protests are growing across the country, including in Baton Rouge. On Saturday, residents and community groups gathered in front of Ideal Market on Sherwood Forest Boulevard... more »

• BRPD: 1 dead in Thursday shooting off Scenic Highway

  January 16, 2026 2:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was killed in a shooting off Scenic Highway on Thursday afternoon, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Friday. Police said Terrance London, 26, was shot on Shada Avenue near Scenic Highway just before 4 p.m. London was taken to a hospital, where he later... more »

• Police arrest man accused of killing 25-year-old at Gonzales bar Play Video

  January 13, 2026 6:21 PM

  GONZALES — Deputies have arrested a man accused of killing a 25-year-old at a bar in Gonzales. According to the Gonzales Police Department, 23-year-old Breeze Michael Sincere allegedly shot and killed 25-year-old John Anthony Wilson at the Park Place Lounge along W. Highway 30 on Monday morning. Police... more »

• East Baton Rouge deputies arrest man for murder in Christmas Day shooting in Greenwell Springs Play Video

  January 13, 2026 4:44 PM

  GREENWELL SPRINGS — Deputies arrested a man for murder in connection with a fatal Christmas Day shooting. According to an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit, Dorien Johnson allegedly shot and killed a man at an apartment complex along Morgan Road on Dec. 25, 2025. Documents say... more »

• 1 dead in early-morning shooting at Gonzales bar, police say Play Video

  January 12, 2026 4:18 PM

  GONZALES — One person was killed in a shooting at a bar in Gonzales in the early hours of Monday morning, the Gonzales Police Department said. According to police, a 26-year-old was shot twice in the chest during a verbal altercation around 1 a.m. at the Park Place Lounge... more »

• Police investigating fatal shooting on Convention Street Play Video

  January 11, 2026 3:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Homicide detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Convention Street Saturday night. According to the department, officers arrived around 11:10 p.m. to find Gregory Lee, 31, on the front porch of a home suffering from a gunshot wound.... more »

• 17-year-old killed in Saturday night shooting on Wood Street, BRPD says Play Video

  January 11, 2026 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating a Saturday night shooting on Wood Street that left a 17-year-old dead and another person injured. According to the department, police arrived around 5 p.m. to find E'myrie Walker, 17, suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers said... more »

• 6 people killed in Mississippi rampage, including 7-year-old girl. Suspect charged with murder Play Video

  January 11, 2026 1:23 PM

  WEST POINT, Miss. (AP) — A 24-year-old Mississippi man killed six people — his father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor and the pastor’s brother — at three locations during a Friday night rampage in a rural area, authorities said. Daricka M. Moore was arrested at a police... more »

• One dead, another injured following shooting on Wood Street Play Video

  January 10, 2026 7:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities responded to a fatal shooting on Wood Street Saturday night. According to officials, the shooting left one woman dead and another person injured. The injured victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. more »

• Protestors gather in Baton Rouge in response to fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis Play Video

  January 10, 2026 4:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Protestors gathered on the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The protest hosted by Indivisible Baton Rouge aimed to "reject violence, injustice and indifference" through speeches,... more »

• One in critical condition following shooting near Prescott Road Play Video

  January 10, 2026 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities responded to a shooting near the intersection of West Brookstown Drive and Heidel Avenue off Prescott Road on Saturday afternoon. According to emergency responders, the shooting occurred around 1:20 p.m., leaving one victim in critical condition. The victim was transported to a local hospital. more »

• BRPD investigates two separate Friday night shootings with a third occurring early Saturday morning Play Video

  January 10, 2026 1:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred Friday night, with another occurring early Saturday morning. According to officers, the first shooting took place around 7 p.m. on Friday on North 44 Street when a man was shot multiple times before later being transported... more »

• New video of fatal Minnesota ICE shooting, from officer's perspective, brings fresh scrutiny

  January 10, 2026 11:06 AM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota prosecutor on Friday called on the public to share with investigators any recordings and evidence connected to the fatal shooting of Renee Good as a new video emerged showing the final moments of her encounter with an immigration officer. The Minneapolis killing and a... more »

• Two shot on Thursday, police say both are tied to domestic incidents Play Video

  January 9, 2026 7:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - During the first full week of the new year, two people died in two separate shootings, and police said both incidents involved disagreements between people who knew each other. Baton Rouge Police described both shootings as domestic-related incidents. While police are in the early stages of... more »

• BRPD: 16-year-old killed, one arrested in accidental shooting on Ozark Street Play Video

  January 9, 2026 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 16-year-old was killed and a 24-year-old was arrested in an accidental shooting on Thursday night, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Jerry Smith, 24, is accused of accidentally shooting and killing 16-year-old Charleston Wright on Ozark Street near Delaware Street around 9:35 p.m. ... more »

• Man shot over scooter on Staring Lane survives, now struggling to pay bills Play Video

  January 7, 2026 4:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man is recovering after being shot in the head three months ago. The incident has turned Ronnie Weaver's life upside down, he is now unable to work. "Things have been a lot different for me," said Weaver. Weaver was picking up a pack of... more »

• Man arrested in connection with fatal December shooting in Baton Rouge Play Video

  January 5, 2026 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested in connection with a fatal December shooting, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. According to arrest records, deputies responded to East Glen Court on Dec. 9 after a man was found shot in the head near a shed he was... more »

• One injured in shooting at bank on Jefferson Highway, police searching for 2 suspects Play Video

  January 5, 2026 3:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police officers are searching for two people involved in a shooting in the parking lot of a bank outside Towne Center that sent one person to the hospital. The shooting happened just before 2 p.m. outside the Gulf Coast Bank on the corner of... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly shooting driver along Highway 190 Play Video

  January 4, 2026 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office on Saturday for an alleged drive-by shooting on Highway 190. According to arrest records, the Denham Springs Police Department was contacted by a driver on Nov. 15 around 6 p.m. after they had allegedly been... more »

• BRPD: Two injured in shooting on Annette Street after potential armed robbery Play Video

  January 2, 2026 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a shooting on Friday that left two people injured. According to officers, the shooting took place on Annette Street around 1:12 p.m. BRPD said one person was on the scene suffering from gunshot wounds, while another victim went to... more »

• 1 injured in shooting near the intersection of North 18th Street and Gayosa Street Play Video

  December 29, 2025 4:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities responded to a shooting on Monday afternoon near the intersection of North 18th Street and Gayosa Street. According to authorities, one person was injured and transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The investigation is still ongoing. more »

• Baton Rouge Police arrest woman for alleged attempted second-degree murder Play Video

  December 25, 2025 2:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a woman for attempted second-degree murder on Wednesday for a shooting that occurred earlier in December. According to arrest records, on Dec. 2, 32-year-old Kebrina Weathers, an acquaintance of the victim, was sleeping in the victim's living room as she... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department investigates fatal shooting on Wooddale Boulevard Play Video

  December 25, 2025 1:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are investigating a fatal Christmas Day shooting on the 500 block of Wooddale Boulevard, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The department said that around 1:35 a.m., officers found 37-year-old Stanley Lofton in the driver's seat of a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.... more »

• One injured in Christmas Day shooting on Morgan Road in Greenwell Springs Play Video

  December 25, 2025 9:43 AM

  GREENWELL SPRINGS - Authorities responded to a Christmas Day shooting that left one man in critical condition near Morgan Road in the Greenwell Springs area. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the shooting occurred at 8:42 a.m., leaving one man shot. The sheriff's office released a... more »

• One juvenile injured in Christmas Eve shooting on Seneca Street Play Video

  December 24, 2025 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One juvenile was injured in a Christmas Eve shooting on Seneca Street, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The shooting happened on Seneca Street near N. Acadian Thruway on Wednesday morning. The juvenile was taken to the hospital in serious condition, sources said. ... more »

• Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office investigating early morning fatal shooting Play Video

  December 21, 2025 9:29 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning. According to the sheriff's office, deputies arrived on Longwood Drive around 3 a.m. to find 22-year-old Tyree Worthy suffering from gunshot wounds. Worthy was transported to a local hospital, where he... more »