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• 1 injured following shooting during organized fight, officers say Play Video

  May 29, 2026 8:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a woman for attempted second-degree murder after she allegedly shot a man while her daughters were fighting. According to arrest documents, on Monday, officers arrived on Airline Highway to find a male suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.... more »

• 1 dead, another injured in Baton Rouge shooting; car arrived at gas station with several bullet holes Play Video

  May 29, 2026 2:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person is dead and another was taken to the hospital from an Airline Highway gas station near Evangeline Street following a Friday afternoon shooting. Police said a car, with two people in it who had been shot, arrived at a Chevron near Airline Highway and... more »

• New details in domestic shooting that left 2 dead at Baton Rouge apartment complex Play Video

  May 28, 2026 6:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds at the Afton Oaks Apartment Complex on Newcastle Avenue. Officials identified the two as Averia Arceneaux, 33, and Johvon McKinley, 29. Court documents show Arceneaux had an active protective order against McKinley at the time of the shooting.... more »

• 1 person critically injured after shooting at corner of North Ardenwood Drive and Timber Creek Avenue Play Video

  May 28, 2026 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was hospitalized after a shooting at the corner of North Ardenwood Drive and Timber Creek Avenue. The shooting happened before 1 a.m. Thursday morning and left the victim with critical injuries, officials told WBRZ. A suspect and a motive have not been identified. more »

• Police identify man, woman killed in domestic shooting at Newcastle Avenue apartment complex Play Video

  May 27, 2026 12:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people are dead after a Wednesday morning shooting at an apartment complex along Newcastle Avenue. Officials told WBRZ that the shooting happened around 10:30 a.m. at Afton Oaks Apartments. Sources at the scene said the victim, a woman, was shot by her boyfriend, who... more »

• Seven people injured in Sunday night shooting outside Thibodaux nightclub Play Video

  May 25, 2026 2:43 PM

  THIBODAUX — The Thibodaux Police Department is investigating a Sunday night shooting that left seven people injured outside of a nightclub. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 10 p.m. near the intersection of East 10th Street and Narrow Street. Authorities confirmed that seven people sustained gunshot-related injuries... more »

• 1 dead, another injured following Sunday night fatal shooting on Hollywood Street Play Video

  May 25, 2026 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man is dead following a Sunday night fatal shooting on Hollywood Street, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Responding officers arrived at the intersection of Beech Street and Douglas Avenue around 8:21 p.m. to find 20-year-old Johnathan Chambers suffering from gunshot wounds. He... more »

• One injured following Monday morning shooting on Greenwell Springs Road Play Video

  May 25, 2026 11:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A female victim was left injured following a Monday morning shooting near Greenwell Springs Road, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Officers said that the shooting occurred near the intersection of Greenwell Springs Road and Joor Road around 2:33 a.m., leaving a female victim injured.... more »

• Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint Play Video

  May 25, 2026 10:26 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remained in serious but stable condition Sunday. The Secret Service said the bystander, who has not been identified, suffered... more »

• Early morning shooting in downtown Shreveport ends with 4 people in custody, 4 officers placed on leave

  May 25, 2026 8:32 AM

  SHREVEPORT — Four people were taken into custody after an early Monday morning shooting in downtown Shreveport. The Shreveport Police Department responded to the shooting along Commerce Street around 3 a.m. and found two groups of people exchanging gunfire. After this, four officers fired their guns, causing the groups... more »

• 17-year-old arrested on principal to murder charge in deadly robbery at Coursey apartment complex Play Video

  May 22, 2026 4:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 17-year-old was arrested Thursday for his alleged role in the robbery and fatal shooting of Darby Marmillion, 19, at an apartment complex along Coursey Boulevard. De'Aries Taylor, 17, is accused of driving Brandon Lewis, 16, to City Heights Apartments on April 2 to buy vape... more »

• Sheriff: 3 injured after argument evolves into shootout at Loranger trailer park Play Video

  May 22, 2026 6:36 AM

  LORANGER — Three people were taken to the hospital after a late Thursday night shooting in a Loranger trailer park that stemmed from an argument between two groups , Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said. Deputies responded to the incident on North St. Charles Avenue off Loranger Road after... more »

• Deputies offering $5,000 reward for information about September shooting that killed Hammond teen Play Video

  May 21, 2026 2:39 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in the fatal shooting of a Hammond 18-year-old. Lawrence Wilson died in September after he was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound to his head. Deputies say they... more »

• 15-year-old dead, second person in critical condition after shooting along Wooddale Boulevard Play Video

  May 21, 2026 11:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A 15-year-old was killed and a second person is in critical condition following a shooting on Wooddale Boulevard and Lobwood Drive on Wednesday, police confirmed. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office has identified the teen killed in a shooting on Wednesday as 15-year-old Tyruan Dunn.... more »

• In response to mall shooting, Gov. Landry signs law expanding what constitutes first-degree murder Play Video

  May 20, 2026 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill into law on Monday expanding the state's definition of first-degree murder, a move in response to a deadly mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in April. The act, initially written by State Rep. Jeff Wiley, makes it so... more »

• Man injured in mall shooting holds walk-through with police less than a month after mass shooting Play Video

  May 20, 2026 4:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Special Olympics athlete walked with law enforcement through the Mall of Louisiana on Wednesday, less than a month after he was injured in a mass shooting there. Donnie Guillory, a local soccer player , was one of six people shot at the mall... more »

• One arrested following shooting on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  May 18, 2026 10:41 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A person was arrested following a shooting on I-10 Westbound near the Iberville Parish line on Monday, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, the shooting occurred around 5 p.m. and involved two drivers. There were no reported injuries. ... more »

• Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves Play Video

  May 18, 2026 4:47 PM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two teenage shooters opened fire at a San Diego mosque on Monday and killed three men — then killed themselves a few blocks away — in an attack police are investigating as a hate crime. There was no specific threat made against the Islamic... more »

• Man arrested following shooting on Florida Boulevard that left one in critical condition Play Video

  May 17, 2026 12:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested following a Thursday afternoon shooting on Florida Boulevard that left one person in critical condition. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers responded to the shooting around 3:07 p.m., where they located a 28-year-old man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.... more »

• Coroner called to shooting near the intersection of Chemin Drive and Groom Road in Baker Play Video

  May 16, 2026 11:57 AM

  BAKER — The coroner was called to a Saturday morning shooting at the intersection of Chemin Drive and Groom Road in Baker. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. The shooting remains under investigation. more »

• Baton Rouge rapper Ben10 identified as one of three shot on Wells Street Play Video

  May 14, 2026 1:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Ben10, a known associate of fellow Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy, was shot in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, just over a month after he was shot in Houston, sources tell WBRZ. Ben10, whose real name is Ben Anthony Fields, was identified as one of three people... more »

• Mother arrested after toddler accidentally shot in back, police say

  May 13, 2026 3:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested after her child accidentally shot a toddler with her gun, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Police responded to a hospital on May 4 after a toddler arrived suffering from a gunshot wound . Kioshia Hills, 29, told police that... more »

• BRPD: 3 people shot, hospitalized near intersection of Valley, Wells streets Play Video

  May 13, 2026 12:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people were shot near the intersection of Valley and Wells streets, Baton Rouge Police said. The shooting happened around 10 p.m. on Tuesday. A BRPD spokesperson said that the three people who were shot were taken to the hospital in a private vehicle, not... more »

• 4 suspects arrested, another 3 wanted following April shooting that left 2 injured at Ponchatoula park Play Video

  May 13, 2026 11:00 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Four people have been arrested on attempted murder charges following a shooting at a Ponchatoula park in April, with four more people wanted on similar charges for the shooting that left two people injured. Ponchatoula Police Chief Bry Layrisson said that 29-year-old Ricky Eskridge Jr., 20-year-old Jaquan... more »

• DA files to have teen's bond revoked after he was arrested for second time in 6 days Play Video

  May 12, 2026 5:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore wants an 18-year-old's bond revoked for charges stemming from the first of his two arrests within six days. Xavier Williams was arrested on April 29 for allegedly trying to hit his girlfriend at his uncle's house in Baker. He... more »

• BRPD: 3 people injured in early Monday morning shooting near corner of Plank, Chippewa roads

  May 12, 2026 2:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people were hurt in a shooting along Plank Road earlier this week. The shooting happened on Monday around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Plank and Chippewa roads. A Baton Rouge Police spokesperson said that the department is investigating the shooting, but noted that... more »

• Man arrested for shooting at LPSO deputies found guilty of attempted first-degree murder Play Video

  May 11, 2026 12:01 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A man arrested on five counts of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer after he fired shots at deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office was found guilty following a three-day trial in Livingston Parish, the 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office said. According to District... more »

• Teen held without bond following shooting of Northeast High student Play Video

  May 9, 2026 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old arrested in connection with the shooting of a teenager as he was getting off a school bus will be held without bond after appearing in court on Friday. Xavier Williams was arrested for second-degree murder after shooting a Northeast High School student getting off... more »

• Funeral held in Shreveport for 8 children killed in mass shooting Play Video

  May 9, 2026 3:55 PM

  SHREVEPORT — A funeral for the eight children killed by Shamar Elkins on April 19 was held in Shreveport on Saturday. Elkins allegedly shot a woman at a home before going to a house a few blocks away and shooting the children, according to authorities. His wife, who... more »

• Police identify suspected driver after 2 injured in downtown Hammond shooting Play Video

  May 8, 2026 12:49 PM

  HAMMOND — The suspected driver of a vehicle involved in a pursuit has been identified after two people were hurt and four were arrested following a shooting downtown Hammond on Tuesday night. Hammond Police said that two people were injured after shots were fired into a crowd near North... more »

• Teen suspect had ankle monitor for prior arrest before shooting of Northeast High student, records say Play Video

  May 7, 2026 2:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old arrested in connection with the shooting of a teenager as he was getting off the bus was arrested a week prior, released on bond and was on house arrest with an ankle monitor, court records show. Xavier Williams, alongside cousins Kriston Williams and Cameron... more »

• Charges reduced for Baton Rouge woman accused of killing ex-girlfriend Play Video

  May 7, 2026 2:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman accused of murdering her ex-girlfriend was indicted on lesser charges than she was initially arrested on. Paulasia Banks, 20, was arrested in January on first-degree murder charges after she allegedly shot and killed Kassidy Jackson, her 18-year-old ex-girlfriend. On April 29, an East... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested for allegedly shooting man multiple times outside Prairieville restaurant

  May 7, 2026 1:38 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he allegedly shot someone in the arm multiple times in Prairieville. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Kayla Lucas, 22, got into an altercation with another man in a restaurant parking lot off Perkins Road on Wednesday. As Lucas... more »

• BRPD arrests felon accused of opening fire at Airline Highway gas station striking unrelated person's car

  May 7, 2026 10:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a convicted felon, who, in March, is accused of opening fire at another person along Airline Highway and striking an unrelated person's car. Katrell Tipton was one of two people, the other being Jeremiah Tipton, accused of opening fire at a... more »

• EBRSO: Man shot along Coy Avenue after confronting people who stole money from him Play Video

  May 7, 2026 9:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was shot after he confronted people who stole money from him, East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said. The shooting happened Tuesday evening, deputies added. He had non-life-threatening injuries and took himself to the hospital shortly after the shooting. Deputies believe the shooting... more »

• EBRSO used license plate readers to track down school bus shooting suspects in minutes Play Video

  May 6, 2026 7:23 PM

  EAST BATON ROUGE - Three cousins were arrested mere minutes after deputies say they followed a school bus and shot a teenager as he got off it in East Baton Rouge Parish. East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputies took Cameron Williams, 19; Xavier Williams, 18; and Kriston Williams, 18,... more »

• 2 injured, 4 arrested after shots fired into downtown Hammond crowd Play Video

  May 6, 2026 3:58 PM

  HAMMOND — Two people were hurt and four were arrested after shots were fired into a crowd in downtown Hammond on Tuesday night, the Hammond Police Department said. Hammond Police said officers were assisting with crowd control downtown when shots rang out near North Cate Street just before midnight,... more »

• Devin Page Jr. murder suspect arrested in California extradited to Louisiana, booked into EBR Parish Prison Play Video

  May 6, 2026 11:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Jayden Davis, one of two people arrested in connection with the 2022 death of 3-year-old Devin Page Jr., has been extradited to Baton Rouge after he was arrested by U.S. Marshals in California. Jail records show that Davis was booked into the East Baton Rouge Prison... more »

• 2 killed and 3 injured in shootings near a shopping mall north of Dallas, police say Play Video

  May 5, 2026 2:31 PM

  CARROLLTON, Texas (AP) — A man shot five people in Texas on Tuesday, killing two, in a city north of Dallas, police said. Carrollton Chief Roberto Arredondo said it was not a random act of gunfire and that the victims knew the attacker, who was later arrested. “We... more »

• 21-year-old killed in shooting outside Circle K on Perkins Road Play Video

  May 5, 2026 7:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 21-year-old was killed in a shooting outside a Circle K near the Perkins Road Interstate 10 on-ramp. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened shortly before 2 a.m. Nolan Allen IV was found shot to death inside a vehicle. BRPD said no... more »

• Toddler taken to hospital after early Monday morning shooting along Monroe Avenue Play Video

  May 4, 2026 12:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A toddler was shot early Monday morning along Monroe Avenue, Baton Rouge Police said. The shooting happened near the intersection of Monroe and North 28th Street around 4 a.m. Officials added that the toddler was taken to the hospital before an ambulance arrived at the scene.... more »

• 1 dead, another injured after early morning shooting along North 16th Street Play Video

  May 4, 2026 8:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was killed and another person injured after an early Monday morning shooting along North 16th Street. The Baton Rouge Police Department said around 2:45 a.m., first responders arrived near the corner of North 16th and Bay streets to find two people shot. BRPD... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies searching for two men accused of shooting at vehicles in Hammond

  May 3, 2026 10:12 AM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help identifying two men accused of opening fire on vehicles at a Hammond intersection Saturday afternoon. According to the sheriff's office, the two men fired at another vehicle around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Stein Road... more »

• Baton Rouge Special Olympics athlete recovering after Mall of Louisiana mass shooting Play Video

  May 1, 2026 7:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A local soccer player who was injured in a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana is recovering well, the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office shared Friday. Deputies visited Donnie Guillory in the hospital, where he continues to recover from the shooting. They brought him... more »

• BRPD: Baton Rouge teen hit man with rifle, chased him home and fired at him, his sister

  May 1, 2026 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly striking a man in the face, chasing him with a rifle and firing several shots at him and his sister. Jamari Kilgore allegedly approached the man along Catalpa Street on Monday. After the man turned away from Kilgore, Kilgore struck... more »

• Mental health services available to those affected by Mall of Louisiana shooting Play Video

  April 30, 2026 7:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Free mental health pop-up events are opening around the capital region, following a mass shooting that killed one person and injured five others at the mall on April 23. Capital Area Human Services originally planned to open the pop-ups at community event centers and local libraries,... more »

• Gonzales man sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatal shooting outside high school football stadium Play Video

  April 28, 2026 1:38 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A Gonzales man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a shooting near the Donaldsonville High School football stadium, according to District Attorney Ricky Babin's office. In 2023, Malik Fowler, now 24, drove a blue Mustang past the stadium and fired shots at two men,... more »

• Baton Rouge Soccer Club's Unified Soccer Program honors one of its members injured in Louisiana Mall shooting Play Video

  April 27, 2026 11:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Monday evening, the Baton Rouge Soccer Club honored one of the victims of last week's shooting inside the Mall of Louisiana. Donnie Guillory, who is still in the hospital after being injured during the shooting, participates in BRSC's Unified Soccer program, which is dedicated to athletes... more »

• Markel Lee's past involvement in Baton Rouge violence prevention program draws renewed attention Play Video

  April 27, 2026 7:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A program meant to prevent violence in Baton Rouge is now on hold following city-parish budget cuts, and questions are growing about what its loss could mean for the community. The Baton Rouge Community Street Team, once involving Markel Lee , who is now accused in... more »

• Suspect in Louisiana Mall shooting that killed 1 and injured 5 others held without bond Play Video

  April 27, 2026 6:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A suspect in the Louisiana mall shooting that killed 17-year-old Martha Odom and injured five others appeared in court on Monday facing several charges in relation to the shooting. Markel Lee , 17, surrendered to Baton Rouge police on Friday and now faces one count of... more »

• DA aims to revoke bond for Istrouma student previously arrested on gun charges Play Video

  April 27, 2026 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — District Attorney Hillar Moore wants to have an Istrouma High School student, who was previously arrested after a gun went off during class, put back in jail in East Baton Rouge. According to court documents, the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office filed a motion... more »

• 2 injured in Sunday morning shooting along Florida Street in downtown Baton Rouge Play Video

  April 27, 2026 6:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating an early Sunday morning shooting in the 300 block of Florida Street that left two people injured. According to Capital Region Crime Stoppers, investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between two large groups. Investigators said... more »

• Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting Play Video

  April 27, 2026 2:35 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. He appeared in court Monday to face charges in a chaotic encounter that resulted in shots being fired,... more »

• Police have identity of second person sought in Mall of Louisiana shooting, and say he's wanted for questioning Play Video

  April 27, 2026 2:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police said Monday they had identified a person originally called a suspect in the Mall of Louisiana mass shooting, and now say he is only wanted for questioning. On Friday, the day after a shooting broke out between two groups at the mall food court, killing... more »

• Man who shot at ex-girlfriend's home in 2025 pleads guilty to reduced charges, sentenced to 5 years Play Video

  April 27, 2026 11:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of shooting at the home of his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child pleaded guilty to reduced charges in a downtown Baton Rouge courtroom on Monday. Matthew Rivers, 48, was initially arrested in February 2025 on three counts of attempted murder, as... more »

• 1 person hospitalized with serious injuries after shooting along 3rd Street in downtown Baton Rouge Play Video

  April 27, 2026 9:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was hurt after a shooting along 3rd Street in downtown Baton Rouge over the weekend. First responders, including Baton Rouge Police, were called to the scene of the early Sunday morning shooting around 2:40 a.m. Officials told WBRZ that shooting happened in front of... more »

• Woman arrested in St. George after allegedly shooting a man during an argument Play Video

  April 26, 2026 9:46 PM

  ST. GEORGE — A woman was arrested in St. George late Saturday night after she allegedly shot a man during an argument. According to deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, 29-year-old Keishell Jarreau and the victim arrived at a residence just before midnight, where they engaged in... more »