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• 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 »

• D.C. gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family Play Video

  April 26, 2026 5:27 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before an attack that authorities increasingly believe was politically motivated, according to a... more »

• St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office searches for vehicle after shooting leaves teen injured Play Video

  April 26, 2026 5:09 PM

  FRANKLIN —The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one person injured on Saturday in the Ashton community. According to the sheriff's office, the shooting took place around 5 p.m. on Gibbs Road, where deputies arrived to find a 17-year-old male who was struck by... more »

• President Trump unharmed after shooting incident at White House correspondents' dinner Play Video

  April 25, 2026 8:52 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a high-profile journalists' dinner attended by President Donald Trump and multiple senior U.S. leaders on Saturday night, rushing toward the ballroom before Secret Service agents swarmed him and took him into custody. The president... more »

• Mall of Louisiana reopens two days after death of high school senior in mass shooting Play Video

  April 25, 2026 1:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The shopping mall where a high school senior was shot dead during a gun battle between rival groups reopened Saturday behind a makeshift memorial erected by the mall's operator. A spray of flowers accompanied by a sign reading "Our Hearts are Joined in Sorrow" stood near... more »

• Candlelight prayer vigil held at Mall of Louisiana following Thursday's fatal shooting Play Video

  April 24, 2026 6:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A candlelight vigil was held at the Mall of Louisiana on Monday following a fatal shooting that killed one and injured five others at the mall on Thursday. The gathering was used as a time for prayer, reflection, and unity for Martha Odom , who died... more »

• Teen killed in Mall of Louisiana shooting taught at dance studio and was editor of student newspaper Play Video

  April 24, 2026 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Martha Odom , a 17-year-old senior from Ascension Episcopal School, died after being shot in the chest in a Thursday afternoon shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that left five people hospitalized. While a pair of Baton Rouge "groups" met at the mall to settle a... more »

• Baton Rouge bishop calls for prayer, end to violence after Mall of Louisiana shooting Play Video

  April 24, 2026 5:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The bishop of Baton Rouge called for prayers Friday after a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana. Bishop Michael G. Duca said prayers are with those who were critically injured in Thursday's violence, all who were harmed and every family whose lives have been shaken... more »

• 1 arrested, 1 wanted after shooting in Jackson; marshals service asking for tips Play Video

  April 24, 2026 2:44 PM

  JACKSON — One person was arrested and one person was being sought Friday after a shooting in Jackson earlier this month, the town's marshals service said. The law officers said Friday that marshals had responded to an April 2 shooting on Charles Drive and found one person wounded. ... more »

• 17-year-old arrested in Mall of Louisiana shooting; Landry blames violence on parents, judges Play Video

  April 24, 2026 1:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police on Friday arrested a teenager and are looking for another suspect in a fatal mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana, while Gov. Jeff Landry blamed the violence on “failures” at home and judges who follow “hug-a-thug” policies. Markel Lee, 17, surrendered Friday, Baton Rouge... more »

• State Sen. Edmonds says federal law enforcement need to come to BR 'in droves' after deadly mall shooting Play Video

  April 24, 2026 11:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — State Sen. Rick Edmonds said Friday that "it is time for federal law enforcement to roll into Baton Rouge in droves" after a shooting that left a 17-year-old dead and five others injured at the Mall of Louisiana. The shooting at the mall happened around 1:22... more »

• Lafayette high school IDs 17-year-old senior killed in Mall of Louisiana shooting Play Video

  April 24, 2026 10:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 17-year-old from a Lafayette high school died after she was shot in the chest in a Thursday afternoon shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that also left five people hospitalized. The teenage victim was identified by Ascension Episcopal School as Martha Odom. Two other Ascension... more »

• Prairieville man working inside rushes to provide assistance to victims during mall shooting Play Video

  April 24, 2026 8:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — During a shooting that occurred inside the Mall of Louisiana that injured five and left one dead on Thursday, one Prairieville man working inside the mall decided to run and provide assistance to the victims. "I was sitting at my bench working and I just heard... more »

• 1 dead, 5 injured in mass shooting inside Mall of Louisiana; 5 people in custody Play Video

  April 23, 2026 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An argument between two groups of people led to gunfire at the Mall of Louisiana's food court on Thursday. One person was killed and five others were injured in the lunchtime melee. "It does not appear to be a random act of violence," Police Chief... more »

• BRPD: Bullets found at scene of Devin Page Jr.'s 2022 murder linked to another homicide, led to suspects' arrests Play Video

  April 22, 2026 12:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Arrest records say that the bullets that killed 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. in 2022 were intended for the resident of an adjacent Fairfields Avenue property, and documents detail the role social media and bullet ballistics played in tracking down the alleged killers. Jayden Davis , 22,... more »

• Proposed bill would penalize those who leave firearms within children's reach Play Video

  April 21, 2026 7:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State lawmakers are pushing for criminal penalties against gun owners who leave loaded firearms around children. House Bill 586, filed by Rep. Vincent Cox, R-Gretna, would create fines or even jail time for adults who allow a minor to access loaded firearms. "Gun violence is... more »

• Coroner's office IDs 19-year-old killed in shooting along North 35th Street Play Video

  April 21, 2026 9:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office on Tuesday identified a 19-year-old killed in a shooting along North 35th Street. Jeremiah Clark Jr. was killed in the shooting in a neighborhood near the corner of Gus Young Avenue and North Acadian Thruway on Monday, around 10... more »

• Louisiana officials urge residents to seek emotional support after Shreveport shooting Play Video

  April 20, 2026 2:27 PM

  SHREVEPORT — Several entities are offering mental health support to people affected by the mass shooting in Shreveport. Louisiana 988 is available for emergency emotional support by calling or texting 988 or chatting online at Louisiana988.org. The service connects people to specialists who provide free, confidential support 24/7. ... more »

• Coroner identifies Hammond father allegedly killed by his 13-year-old son at school drop-off Play Video

  April 20, 2026 12:42 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Coroner's Office has identified the man allegedly shot and killed by his 13-year-old son outside a Hammond school last week. Damien Combs, 45, was shot on April 14 outside the Tangipahoa Alternative Programs campus on Crystal Street, officials said. Police said his 13-year-old... more »

• Shreveport officials say couple was in process of separating before shooting of 8 children Play Video

  April 20, 2026 11:41 AM

  SHREVEPORT — A Louisiana man who fatally shot seven of his children and another child in an attack against his family was in the middle of separating from his wife, who also was shot and wounded, a relative said. The violence that unfolded early Sunday across two houses in... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested as principal in July murder of 67-year-old man along Highland Road Play Video

  April 20, 2026 9:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man connected to the fatal shooting of a 67-year-old man along Highland Road in July 2025 has been arrested and charged as a principal to his murder. Jeremiah Turner, 19, was developed as a suspect connected to the July 15 shooting death of Michael Anderson,... more »

• Deputies arrest Baton Rouge man accused of nearly killing person after shooting them in leg Play Video

  April 17, 2026 7:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of shooting another person in the leg, sending them to the hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound, has been arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies on attempted murder charges. Deputies received reports of a shooting along Azalea Park Avenue off Old Hammond... more »

• BRPD detectives investigating after 1 person found with gunshot wound along Byron Street Play Video

  April 16, 2026 10:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was found with a gunshot wound along Byron Street on Thursday morning, Baton Rouge Police told WBRZ. A spokesperson said that units responded to reports of a shooting along Airline Highway around 7:19 a.m. Shortly after, they found a person shot along Byron, just... more »

• 2 people arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 41-year-old along Scenic Highway Play Video

  April 15, 2026 2:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 41-year-old along Scenic Highway earlier this month. According to Baton Rouge Police, 20-year-old Jaylynn Shampine and 24-year-old Daveon Anderson were both arrested in connection with the April 3 shooting. WBRZ previously reported that 41-year-old... more »

• Baton Rouge man accused of killing caged dog that growled at him Play Video

  April 15, 2026 1:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police said Wednesday they had accused a man of shooting a caged dog that had growled at him. Lamond D. Green, 54, told officers that, on March 3, he was scolding one of his penned dogs when a nearby dog that belonged to his son growled... more »

• Authorities detail events that led up to shooting that injured 2 people at Tasker Park in Ponchatoula Play Video

  April 15, 2026 11:48 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Authorities on Wednesday revealed more details that led up to a shooting that left two injured at Ponchatoula's Tasker Park over the weekend. Officials said that, around 5 p.m. on Sunday, Ponchatoula Police officers working security at Tasker Park along North First Street heard gunshots coming from... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly shooting at family gathering on Sycamore Street, sending one to hospital Play Video

  April 13, 2026 3:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested Sunday for allegedly shooting at a family gathering on Sycamore Street. According to arrest records, on March 28, Baton Rouge Police officers were dispatched to a shooting on Sycamore Street, where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound... more »

• BRPD says they have not yet identified suspect in Sycamore Street fatal shooting on 19-year-old Play Video

  April 10, 2026 1:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police said Friday that they have not yet identified a suspect in the shooting death of a 19-year-old along Sycamore Street earlier this week. According to a BRPD spokesperson, detectives are still investigating the death of Montrell Nover, who was killed in a shooting... more »

• Gonzales Police searching for armed suspect accused of shooting man in leg Play Video

  April 10, 2026 7:34 AM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales Police Department is searching for a suspect connected to a shooting that happened earlier this month. According to GPD, 50-year-old Roy Hayward is wanted in connection with a shooting that happened on April 5, in which one person was shot in the leg. Police said... more »

• 1 person hospitalized after shooting near intersection of Scenic Highway, 69th Avenue Play Video

  April 10, 2026 6:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was shot along Scenic Highway on Thursday night. Officials told WBRZ that one person was taken to the hospital in stable condition after being shot around 8 p.m. The shooting happened near the intersection of Scenic and 69th Avenue. The Baton Rouge Police... more »

• Man accused of New Year's Eve shooting that injured 2-year-old pleads not guilty Play Video

  April 9, 2026 2:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of shooting a 2-year-old girl on New Year's Eve pleaded not guilty to all charges he faces at a court appearence on Thursday. Landrick Ruffin Jr., 27, faces six counts of attempted first-degree murder for the shooting that happened along 79th Avenue... more »

• Baton Rouge rapper associated with NBA YoungBoy shot in Houston restaurant Play Video

  April 9, 2026 11:12 AM

  HOUSTON — A Baton Rouge rapper closely associated with NBA YoungBoy was shot at a Houston restaurant on Wednesday night. Houston-area news outlets said rapper Ben10, whose real name is Ben Anthony Fields, was one of two people shot at Confessions, a restaurant in the Upper Kirby neighborhood of... more »

• 47-year-old man dies in hospital after shooting along Sherwood Street Play Video

  April 8, 2026 2:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 47-year-old man died in the hospital after a shooting along Sherwood Street on Tuesday. Fredrick Scott was found with multiple gunshot wounds around 5 p.m. along Sherwood Street near North Foster Drive. Scott was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from... more »

• Deputies: Woman arrested on attempted murder charges after she shot at relative at St. George apartment Play Video

  April 7, 2026 11:04 AM

  ST. GEORGE — East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a woman accused of shooting a relative at a St. George apartment Tuesday morning. Deputies said they received reports of a shooting along Tiger Bend Road and arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to... more »

• Teen arrested on murder charges after armed robbery of vape pens at Coursey Boulevard apartment complex Play Video

  April 7, 2026 10:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 16-year-old was arrested following a fatal shooting that was spurred by the armed robbery of vape pens at a Coursey Boulevard apartment complex. East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said that 19-year-old Darby Marmillion was shot on April 2 at the City Heights Apartments after she... more »

• EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Three teens arrested after Easter celebration shooting in Baton Rouge

  April 6, 2026 6:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gunfire broke out during an Easter Sunday celebration at Gus Young Park, leading to multiple arrests and one person injured. Police detained several teenagers at the scene who were later charged with illegal possession of a handgun, possession of stolen firearms and possession of marijuana with... more »