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• Assumption Parish deputies arrest man on attempted murder charges after early June shooting Play Video

  June 18, 2026 12:39 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – Assumption Parish deputies have arrested a man accused of attempted murder after a June 1 shooting in Napoleonville. The shooting happened after a person bragged about shooting another person days before near Napoleonville. One person sustained a "superficial wound" in the shooting, officials said. Robert... more »

• 19-year-old sentenced to 13 years in prison after shooting man defending his daughter along Newcastle Avenue Play Video

  June 17, 2026 11:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 19-year-old who pleaded guilty to lesser charges connected to a March 2025 shooting along Newcastle Avenue was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Wednesday. Jerry Huggins, who was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon for the shooting of... more »

• 17-year-old arrested in connection with April murder on Sherwood Street Play Video

  June 15, 2026 4:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 17-year-old was arrested by the Baton Rouge Police Department for first-degree murder after he allegedly attempted to buy a firearm. According to the department, on April 7 officers responded to a shooting on Sherwood Street where they found Frederick Scott suffering from multiple gunshot wounds... more »

• Teen accused of shooting a man defending his daughter pleads guilty to lesser charges Play Video

  June 15, 2026 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A teen accused of shooting a man who said he was defending his daughter from being mocked outside their home on Newcastle Avenue pleaded guilty to lesser charges on Monday. Jerry Huggins, 19, was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon... more »

• Former Gonzales mayoral candidate who allegedly shot man in Hammond now faces murder charges Play Video

  June 15, 2026 11:47 AM

  HAMMOND — A former Gonzales mayoral candidate who allegedly shot a man in the chest in Hammond is now being charged with second-degree murder after he died in the hospital, jail records show. K emlyn Lomas, 58, was initially arrested on May 28 on attempted manslaughter, aggravated battery and... more »

• Coroner: Teen dies after being shot along Boulevard De Province over the weekend Play Video

  June 15, 2026 11:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A teenager has died in the hospital after a shooting along Boulevard De Province over the weekend, the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers arrived at the scene of the shooting on Sunday around 2:30 p.m. to... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department investigating fatal shooting on Pampas Street Play Video

  June 14, 2026 1:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE —The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a Saturday afternoon fatal shooting on Pampas Street. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 5 p.m., killing 22-year-old J'Sinn Bazile. Officers arrived on Pampas Street to find Bazile dead inside an apartment from apparent gunshot wounds. ... more »

• Man arrested following shots fired near Walmart parking lot on Cortana Place Play Video

  June 14, 2026 10:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said he allegedly fired a shot into the ground during an argument near a Walmart parking lot on Cortana Place on Saturday. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. Deputies said a group of men... more »

• Authorities respond to reported shots fired near Walmart parking lot on Cortana Place, no injuries reported Play Video

  June 13, 2026 2:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities responded to a reported shooting near the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter on Cortana Place. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Saturday. Emergency officials said there are currently no reported injuries. The incident remains under investigation. more »

• Two arrested after group allegedly followed woman through several streets before shooting her

  June 12, 2026 7:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people were arrested on Thursday for attempted second-degree murder after a group allegedly followed a woman through several Baton Rouge streets before firing into her vehicle. On May 25, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department arrived at a shooting to discover that the victim... more »

• Woman pleads guilty to reduced charges in fatal 2024 Darrow shooting Play Video

  June 12, 2026 2:51 PM

  DARROW — A woman pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a 2024 Darrow shooting for which she was initially charged with murder. Kendra Washington, 54, on Tuesday, pled guilty to the shooting of 45-year-old Mark Perkins on June 15, 2024. Washington was initially arrested on second-degree murder... more »

• Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 others in the hospital, police say Play Video

  June 12, 2026 12:13 PM

  MIDLAND, Texas (AP) — A shooter who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland died Friday after a standoff with police following an attack that left one person dead and at least nine others injured, city officials said. Midland police said the active shooter situation ended hours... more »

• Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

  June 11, 2026 2:49 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man who posed as a police officer and knocked on lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night, killing the top Democrat in the state House and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder on Thursday so that... more »

• Student hurt in second shooting at Baker High School since Monday, campus to be closed indefinitely Play Video

  June 10, 2026 11:33 AM

  BAKER - A Baker High School student was shot Wednesday morning while they were leaving summer classes, prompting school leaders to close the campus for the summer and move all students to online learning. Police responded to the school shortly after 10 a.m. for a shooting. Baker Police Chief... more »

• 17-year-old killed in Plank Road shooting was a Scotlandville Magnet High student, school confirms Play Video

  June 10, 2026 10:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people, including a Scotlandville Magnet High School Student, were shot along Plank Road and taken to local hospitals early Wednesday morning, where one of them later died, Baton Rouge Police said. Officers responded to reports of the shooting around 12:18 a.m. Once they arrived at... more »

• 4 arrested on attempted murder charges after US 61 shooting left 1 injured in West Feliciana Parish Play Video

  June 10, 2026 9:52 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — Four men were arrested after an early morning shooting that left one person hospitalized in West Feliciana Parish over the weekend. Deputies said that, around 1 a.m. on Saturday, two groups got into a fight. This led to shots being exchanged between two vehicles on U.S.... more »

• Lutcher man resentenced to 32 years for shooting at deputies after judge rules him habitual offender Play Video

  June 9, 2026 6:47 AM

  LUTCHER — A Lutcher man initially sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of shooting at multiple St. James Parish deputies will now serve 32 years behind bars. Edward Young III was initially sentenced in January 2026 after he was found guilty of attempted first-degree murder of... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly shooting at a vehicle containing three juveniles on Graham Street Play Video

  June 8, 2026 3:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after he allegedly shot at a car containing three juveniles on Graham Street. On Friday, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a shooting on Graham Street, where they located a victim who claimed she had been shot while driving... more »

• 1 injured following shootout along Highway 61 in West Feliciana Parish

  June 6, 2026 12:47 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an overnight shooting after a person showed up to the hospital with gunshot wounds early Saturday morning. According to the sheriff's office, around 1 a.m., a person showed up to the hospital with gunshot wounds stemming from an... more »

• Man arrested following Friday night fatal shooting on Tiger Bend Road Play Video

  June 6, 2026 11:58 AM

  ST. GEORGE — A New Orleans man was arrested following a fatal shooting at a residence on Tiger Bend Road on Friday, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. According to detectives, 56-year-old Alex Wilson arrived at the residence to pick up his child when he became involved... more »

• 27-year-old found dead in car along 73rd Avenue, BRPD says Play Video

  June 4, 2026 12:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 27-year-old is dead after an early Thursday morning shooting along 73rd Avenue, Baton Rouge Police said. BRPD said that Eric Lathers was found inside a car around 1:35 a.m. near the intersection of 73rd and Middlesex Street. Neither a motive nor a suspect has... more »

• VIDEO: 70 to 80 bullets fired at wrong person in Hammond gas station shooting, police say Play Video

  June 4, 2026 10:35 AM

  HAMMOND — Two people shot and killed a 50-year-old woman instead of the person they were targeting at a Hammond gas station early Thursday morning, Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr. said. According to police, the two gunmen followed a gray sedan, believing their target to be inside, to... more »

• 2 men hospitalized after shooting in Howell Park neighborhood, BRPD says Play Video

  June 3, 2026 8:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two men were brought to Baton Rouge General on Wednesday evening with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting in the Howell Park neighborhood. The pair arrived at the hospital around 6:30 p.m. Baton Rouge Police told WBRZ that the shooting happened near the intersection of... more »

• Man arrested in connection with drive-by shooting along Beechwood Drive Play Video

  June 3, 2026 4:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who allegedly shot and killed someone the day after the two had gotten into a fight was arrested Tuesday. WBRZ previously reported that William Hills, 23, was found in his car on Byron Avenue with multiple gunshot wounds on March 29. He was taken... more »

• BR man sentenced to 10 years in prison after approaching house, asking occupant for $10, shooting them Play Video

  June 2, 2026 7:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after knocking on a Baton Rouge home's door and asking its occupant for $10 before shooting him, court records show Clayton Smith, 22, entered a guilty plea on attempted second-degree murder charges on Monday, court records say.... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department asks for help identifying suspect from shooting on Tams Drive Play Video

  June 1, 2026 6:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department asked the public for assistance in identifying an individual they believe is connected to a shooting. According to the department, the shooting occurred on May 22 around 1:30 p.m. on Tams Drive. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries at the time... more »

• Woman accused of shooting at person before chasing them in a vehicle on Edgemont Drive Play Video

  May 31, 2026 11:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested for attempted second-degree murder after she allegedly shot at a woman before chasing her in a vehicle. According to arrest records, on May 3, a woman was sitting in her car on Edgemont Drive when 20-year-old Ceddeanae Lanieux allegedly pulled up and... more »

• 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 »