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• One person injured from lacerations as a result of nearby fire off Airline Highway, officials say Play Video

  November 1, 2024 5:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was injured as a result of a fire near Airline Highway Friday afternoon, according to officials. The Baton Rouge Police Department and emergency officials initially reported that they received a call regarding a potential shooting victim around 3 p.m. near the Shopper's Value in... more »

• Woman came face to face with car thieves who shot at her as they stole her Jeep Play Video

  October 31, 2024 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One woman came face-to-face with two car thieves who then shot at her on Oct. 21. Ashley Mitchell said she got up to prepare a bottle for her baby. As she took a peek through her blinds, she caught sight of two people stealing her Jeep.... more »

• Man sentenced to eight years in prison after fatal shooting in 2021

  October 30, 2024 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man convicted of manslaughter after a deadly 2021 shooting has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Charles Wade was sentenced to five years for manslaughter and three years for child endangerment after the shooting on North Foster Drive, which stemmed from an argument between... more »

• Baker teenager shot in the head dies in hospital Play Video

  October 28, 2024 4:11 PM

  BAKER - A 17-year-old boy was taken to a hospital where he died after he was shot in the head Monday. The Baker Police Department said officers responded to the shooting that happened at a home near the end of South Magnolia Drive. Assistant Chief Chris Becnel said... more »

• Police identify victim of shooting off Scotland Avenue Thursday morning Play Video

  October 25, 2024 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating the shooting death of a man that happened off Scotland Avenue on Thursday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the victim as Carlis Sanders, 31, who was found with multiple gunshot wounds in an apartment on Oriole Street. Sanders was taken... more »

• One person in critical condition after a shooting off Scotland Avenue Play Video

  October 24, 2024 12:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting off Scotland Avenue. The shooting happened on Oriole Street shortly before 11 a.m.. Officials said one person was taken to the hospital. Further details were not immediately available. WBRZ has reached out... more »

• Trial opens in 2021 Tigerland double-homicide; state says man blamed ex-girlfriend for a drug bust

  October 22, 2024 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A trial opened this week for a man accused of killing two people, including an ex-girlfriend whom he believed was responsible for his arrest on a methamphetamine charge. Brian Lavergne, 37, is accused of killing Laquincia Jackson, 26, and Fredrick Hollins, 33, at a Tigerland home... more »

• BRPD releases images of man accused of fatal September shooting Play Video

  October 22, 2024 10:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are trying to find more information about a suspect in a shooting that left a 44-year-old man dead. The Baton Rouge Police Department released images of a man riding a bicycle in the area of North Acadian Thruway on Sept. 13 where a shooting happened... more »

• Man accused of attempted murder arrested after drive-by shooting near LSU dorm during LSU-Ole Miss game Play Video

  October 17, 2024 5:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of attempted murder and shooting multiple cars in a drive-by shooting near an LSU dorm during the LSU-Ole Miss game was arrested by LSU Police. Kajhon Lee, 21, was arrested Tuesday for the shooting and is being charged with aggravated criminal damage to... more »

• Detectives searching for information on Lutcher shooting that left teenager dead Play Video

  October 17, 2024 1:36 PM

  LUTCHER - A teenager is dead and another is injured after a shooting in Lutcher that happened Tuesday. Deputies said the shooting happened on Highway 44 in Lutcher shortly before 9 p.m.. The St. James Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for four suspects allegedly connected to the shooting. ... more »

• St. Helena Parish deputies arrest two juveniles, six others after Amite shooting

  October 16, 2024 4:56 PM

  AMITE — Eight people — including two juveniles — were arrested by deputies after a shooting last week in Amite. St. Helena Parish deputies responded to the shooting on Oct. 9 around 7:44 p.m. Deputies later arrested eight people believed to be involved in the shooting. Two of those... more »

• Deputies searching for information after one dead, one injured in Lutcher shooting Play Video

  October 16, 2024 3:25 PM

  LUTCHER - Deputies are seeking information on a shooting that left one dead and another injured Tuesday night. The St. James Parish Sheriff's Office said the shooting took place around 8:40 p.m. in the 2100 block of Highway 44. Both victims were taken to area hospitals for medical... more »

• 13 year old shot during car burglary off Staring Lane early Monday Play Video

  October 14, 2024 6:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - No arrests after a 13-year-old boy was shot during an attempted car burglary Monday morning. According to Baton Rouge Police, the teen was with a group attempting to break into cars on Stoney Creek Ave off Staring Ln, when another vehicle pulled up and opened fire.... more »

• One killed, another injured in early-morning shooting off Highland Road Play Video

  October 10, 2024 10:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was killed and another was injured in a shooting that happened shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on East Buchanan Street. Daryl Hamilton, 32, and another adult man were shot. Both men were taken to... more »

• Deputies arrest man accused of July 4 attempted murder after he was found in Tennessee Play Video

  October 9, 2024 1:24 PM

  GONZALES — A man accused of attempted murder for a July 4 shooting in Prairieville was arrested after being apprehended in Tennessee, deputies said. Bayron Escalante, 31, was arrested Monday on attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons and aggravated criminal damage to property charges after being apprehended in... more »

• Teen pleads guilty to murder, attempted murder in New Year's Eve shooting Play Video

  October 9, 2024 12:54 PM

  NEW ROADS — A Pointe Coupee Parish juvenile pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder for a New Year's Eve shooting in 2023, the District Attorney said. The juvenile, who was 14 at the time of the shooting on Dec. 31, 2023, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree... more »

• Woman dead after apparent homicide in Independence; law enforcement investigating

  October 4, 2024 1:45 PM

  INDEPENDENCE - An 18-year-old woman was shot dead Friday at an apartment complex in Tangipahoa Parish. The parish sheriff's office said the Independence Police Department was called to the scene at an apartment complex on 1st Street where someone was reported to be unresponsive. Officers found the woman dead... more »

• Recent road rage shooting is latest in trend of interstate shootings Play Video

  October 3, 2024 6:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — There is an increase in interstate shootings, with the most recent one on Wednesday leading to an arrest. Dornisha Ray , 25, was arrested for allegedly shooting at a car that hit her vehicle. Lt. L'Jean McKneely with the Baton Rouge Police Department said that... more »

• Man accused of murder, attempted murder in August shooting on Sumrall Drive arrested Play Video

  October 3, 2024 2:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of killing a man and shooting another inside a Sumrall Drive home in August has been arrested, Baton Rouge Police said Thursday. Joe Louis Thompson, 44, was arrested on first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping charges. Thompson is accused of... more »

• Second West Feliciana High School student arrested in connection to gun that went off on school bus Play Video

  October 2, 2024 2:25 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — A second ninth-grade West Feliciana High School student was arrested in connection to a gun that was discharged on a school bus earlier in the week, West Feliciana Sheriff Brian Spillman said. According to the sheriff, both 14-year-olds allegedly brought handguns to school Tuesday after agreeing... more »

• Deputies reject self-defense claim; man accused of shooting wife several times at Glen Oaks home Play Video

  October 1, 2024 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Sheriff's deputies accused a man of murdering his wife after dismissing his claim that the shooting at the couple's Glen Oaks home was in self-defense. An affidavit filed Tuesday said Antonio D. Jones, 46, killed Keisha McCray Jones, 43, Monday morning. An arrest form filed with... more »

• Woman dies in domestic-related shooting; family called deputies earlier in September Play Video

  September 30, 2024 11:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 43-year-old woman was shot dead at her home in the Glen Oaks area early Monday in what East Baton Rouge sheriff's deputies described as another incident involving domestic violence in the parish. The shooting occurred in the 6000 block of East Glen Court. Family members... more »

• Teenager arrested for negligent homicide after fatal June shooting Play Video

  September 26, 2024 10:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A teenager is being charged with negligent homicide after a shooting in June left a 21-year-old dead . Police arrested 18-year-old Gabriel Bazile as a suspect in a shooting that happened on June 4 on Kansas Street. James Caples, 21, was killed. Police did not... more »

• Teenager already in custody faces murder charge for fatal March shooting that left 23-year-old dead Play Video

  September 26, 2024 10:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A teenager already in custody faces additional charges for a fatal shooting that happened in March and left a 23-year-old man dead . The shooting happened on Mar. 23 at Geronimo Street Park. Troy Williams, 23, was found dead at the site with multiple gunshot wounds.... more »

• Three plead guilty to battery, attempted manslaughter in 2021 altercation with Ascension deputies

  September 25, 2024 3:31 PM

  SORRENTO — Three people pleaded guilty in connection to a 2021 altercation with Ascension Parish deputies in a Sorrento neighborhood, court records from the 23rd District Court show. Juan Madera Ortiz Sr., 42, and Juan Ortiz Jr., 19, pleaded guilty to attempted manslaughter on Tuesday. Jose Ortiz, 39, pleaded... more »

• Suspect in August interstate shooting taken into custody; was on probation for separate crimes Play Video

  September 23, 2024 4:28 PM

  HAMMOND — A man accused of attempted murder in an August shooting on Interstate 12 in Tangipahoa Parish was on probation for unrelated crimes before he was taken into custody after an arrest warrant was issued, deputies said Monday. Bronze Williams, 35, faces one count of attempted murder. Williams... more »

• Detectives searching for suspect in shooting on Greenwell Springs Road Play Video

  September 20, 2024 11:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Officers are trying to identify a person accused of being involved in a shooting that happened on Greenwell Springs Road on Sept. 10. The shooting happened on the 5600 block of Greenwell Springs Road, but detectives did not specify the exact location. The individual pictured... more »

• One person in critical condition after shooting on Coursey Boulevard Play Video

  September 19, 2024 8:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting on Coursey Boulevard possibly stemming from an armed robbery. The shooting happened Thursday morning at Coffee Bean Cafe on Coursey Boulevard. The Baton Rouge Police Department said though it was early in the... more »

• Middle school student arrested in Livingston Parish after reportedly bringing handgun to school Play Video

  September 18, 2024 10:16 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Law enforcement arrested a student Wednesday morning who reportedly brought a handgun to Live Oak Junior High, the school system said. Sheriff Jason Ard said they are still investigating the student's motive so no charges have been filed. "There's a lot of rumors out there.... more »

• Weekend shooting at Highland and Lee resulted from road-rage incident, BRPD says Play Video

  September 17, 2024 4:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police said Tuesday that a weekend shooting at the intersection of Highland Road and Lee Drive occurred after two motorists were involved in a road-rage incident. Cpl. Saundra Watts said officers were summoned about 2:30 p.m. Sunday after a man reported he had been shot. The... more »

• Baton Rouge community educator killed in shooting while driving along Airline Highway Play Video

  September 15, 2024 10:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge community educator died Sunday night after she was shot while driving along Airline Highway. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Teressa Calligan was driving when she was shot multiple times, causing her to lose control of her vehicle and run into a sheriff's... more »

• Police searching for man suspected of shooting on North Acadian Thruway

  September 13, 2024 12:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE —Baton Rouge Police's Violent Crimes Unit is searching for the suspect in a May shooting on North Acadian Thruway. BRPD detectives are attempting to identify the suspect in the May 30 shooting in the 2200 block of North Acadian, who was seen on security footage. Anyone... more »

• LSP: Lafayette officer shoots, kills 27-year-old while investigating burglary

  September 7, 2024 11:51 AM

  LAFAYETTE - A 27-year-old was shot and killed by a Lafayette Police officer while law enforcement was investigating a burglary complaint. Louisiana State Police said officers were called to Sybil Drive around 3 a.m. for a burglary. Troopers said the officer found a suspect vehicle and as they walked... more »

• Accused shooter at Southern fraternity party sentenced to 10 years after reaching deal

  September 5, 2024 4:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of shooting 11 people during a fraternity party near Southern University two years ago had reached a plea bargain with prosecutors that will see him sentenced to 10 years behind bars. He'll likely serve less than that. Jaicedric Albert Isaac Williams, 24, had... more »

• Shooting at The Hub leaves one 15-year-old dead, another in custody Play Video

  September 5, 2024 11:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 15-year-old was shot and killed at a Highland Road apartment complex after several juveniles were playing with a handgun when a shot was fired, Baton Rouge Police said. Around 10:12 p.m. Wednesday, 15-year-old Kenneth Burrell was shot to death at The Hub apartments. According to... more »

• Man arrested for fatal February shooting off Plank Road Play Video

  September 5, 2024 10:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested and indicted for a fatal shooting that happened in February of 2024. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Brayshawn Brown was indicted for charges of second-degree murder and armed robbery after a shooting that happened on Shelly Street on Feb. 8. ... more »

• Four dead, nine injured in shooting at Georgia high school; 14-year-old arrested for murder as an adult Play Video

  September 4, 2024 12:35 PM

  WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms — and eventually to the football stadium — as officers swarmed the campus and parents raced to find out if... more »

• Special Response Team spends hour getting person out of Connell Street home after reports of gunfire Play Video

  September 3, 2024 1:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - BRPD's Special Response Team blocked off a part of Connell Street near Florida Boulevard on Tuesday morning after gunfire was reported at a home in the area. The Baton Rouge Police Department said there were no victims in the reported shooting, but officers were working to... more »

• Brusly police say prosecutor will decide whether charges warranted after 4-year-old shoots himself Play Video

  September 2, 2024 2:06 PM

  BRUSLY — A 4-year-old boy who shot and killed himself with a gun found in the console of a pickup truck was the son of a Brusly city council member, the police department said Monday. Hudson Tassin was the son of Blake Tassin, who was elected to the city... more »

• Man shot on I-12 while driving near Hammond; fourth capital region interstate shooting in month Play Video

  August 30, 2024 11:10 AM

  HAMMOND — Deputies are investigating an early Friday morning shooting on Interstate 12 near the Pumpkin Center exit in Hammond, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. A man was reported to have been shot while he was driving westbound on I-12 between the Pumpkin Center exit and a Department... more »

• Man shot to death after fight with suspect near corner of Hollywood Street and Plank Road Play Video

  August 29, 2024 6:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was shot to death outside a business near the corner of Hollywood Street and Plank Road on Thursday. Officials said the shooting happened outside of Uncle Moe's Food Mart and Deli around 5:30 p.m. Family identified the victim as 22-year-old Martrelle Hamilton Jr. ... more »

• Judge convicts man of killing ex-cop after being confronted during series of 2020 break-ins Play Video

  August 28, 2024 4:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A judge on Wednesday convicted a man in the shooting death of a former Baton Rouge Police officer who attempted to stop a vehicle break-in in his neighborhood in April 2020. District Attorney Hillar Moore III said Craig Willis was found guilty of manslaughter, burglary and... more »

• Man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly shooting girlfriend's ex amid fight Play Video

  August 28, 2024 11:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man who allegedly shot his girlfriend's ex after a fight started between the two men in February. The Baton Rouge Police Department said it arrested Kelly Downey Jr., 22, after a shooting that happened on Lanier Drive on Feb. 9. The victim told... more »

• Officers seeking three people believed to be connected to 2023 homicide Play Video

  August 28, 2024 10:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are trying to identify three individuals they believe to be tied to a deadly shooting that happened in 2023 . The three individuals are believed to be responsible for a shooting that happened on June 20, 2023 on North Acadian Thruway. The victim of the... more »

• Man injured in overnight shooting on North 17th Street Play Video

  August 27, 2024 8:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was shot twice in a shooting early Tuesday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on North 17th Street near Florida Boulevard. One victim, a man, was shot twice. He was taken to the hospital and his injuries were deemed... more »

• Man injured after robbery while meeting up with someone he met online

  August 22, 2024 12:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was shot in the leg during a robbery while meeting up with someone he met online, detectives said. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened around 11 p.m. Wednesday night at 2121 Lobdell at the Pelican Bay apartment complex. The victim... more »

• One person injured after shooting at Electric Depot early Thursday morning

  August 22, 2024 10:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was taken to the hospital after a reported shooting at the Electric Depot business complex on Government Street. The Baton Rouge Police Department said officers were called to the complex, which houses Red Stick Social, KOK Wings and City Roots Coffee Bar, shortly after... more »

• Man who killed his child's mother in 2016 sentenced to 30 years in prison Play Video

  August 21, 2024 10:17 AM

  GONZALES— A Gonzales man who killed the mother of his child in 2016 will spend three decades in jail. Jarvis McNair, 33, admitted to killing Shondrica Dejoie in front of her 10 month old child in July 2016. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says McNair shot her in the... more »

• Two teenagers arrested for March homicide on I-10 in Prairieville Play Video

  August 20, 2024 11:33 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Two teenagers were arrested for a drive-by shooting that happened in March and left a man dead. Deputies said the shooting happened early on the morning of Mar. 29. Officials found Chakerus Hamilton Jr. dead in his vehicle from a gunshot wound. An investigation led the... more »

• Passing driver says he was caught in the cross fire of weekend road-rage shooting on I-10 Play Video

  August 19, 2024 6:43 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Detectives are investigating a road rage shooting that happened Sunday afternoon on Interstate 10 westbound that injured a man and struck a car that was driving by. Chris Agostinelli was driving back to Houston, Texas, from New Orleans with his son and said he must have been... more »

• Man dead after domestic dispute led to shooting Thursday morning; suspect in custody Play Video

  August 15, 2024 10:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man suspected of a fatal shooting following a domestic dispute on Thursday morning surrendered to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office responded to an apartment complex on Hanks Drive around 9 a.m. Thursday in response to a shooting. Deputies said... more »

• Bystander injured after pair of drive-by shootings on, near Airline Highway

  August 14, 2024 5:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A pair of drive-by shootings on and near Airline Highway left one person with minor injuries, Baton Rouge Police said. The first shooting took place around 3:03 p.m. on Tuesday on North Foster Drive near Airline Highway. Police said a blue sedan was shot multiple times.... more »

• Teen arrested connected to shooting in St. Mary Parish

  August 12, 2024 11:29 AM

  BALDWIN— An unnamed teen is now in jail following a shooting last night in Baldwin. On social media, the Baldwin Police Department said it was investigating a shooting off Tj Hatcherson Street just before 6 p.m. About four hours later, Sheriff Anthony Gibson announced his officers arrested a... more »

• One killed in officer involved shooting in Richland Parish Play Video

  August 12, 2024 8:13 AM

  DELHI— Louisiana State Police are investigating a deadly officer involved shooting Sunday night in Richland Parish. Troopers say Delhi Police officers shot and killed a suspect at a home off Highway 17 just before 11:00 p.m. The suspect's name was not released. State Police did not release any information... more »

• Second suspect turns self in to detectives for 2022 murder Play Video

  August 9, 2024 10:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A second suspect turned himself in to police Wednesday for his reported involvement in the 2022 shooting death of a 66-year-old man . The original shooting happened in July 2022 and left 66-year-old Leslie Riley Jr. dead. One suspect in the shooting was arrested in December... more »

• Grandmother of 3-year-old shot and killed in his bed hosting prayer ahead of new school year Play Video

  August 8, 2024 8:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - With a new school year ahead of us, members of the community are coming together to pray for the safety of students and teachers alike amid an environment filled with gun violence. Cathy Toliver, whose grandson Devin Page Jr. was killed by a stray bullet while... more »

• Deputies searching for suspect in early morning homicide that left 26-year-old dead in Gonzales

  August 1, 2024 12:52 PM

  GONZALES — Deputies are searching for the suspect in a Thursday morning homicide that left a 26-year-old Gonzales man dead. Mark Johnson Jr. was found shot dead shortly after 1 a.m. inside a Gonzales apartment along La. 44, deputies said. Anyone with information is urged to call the... more »

• Man arrested for homicide at Baton Rouge night club in April Play Video

  July 31, 2024 12:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE— Baton Rouge police arrested a suspect accused of shooting and killing a man at a night club off Scenic Highway in April. Marquis Payne, 26, faces second degree murder charges connected to the death of Timotheus Bowie Jr. at the Palace Night Club on April 1. ... more »

• 6 arrested, 1 sought in Roseland drive-by shooting that targeted a witness Play Video

  July 30, 2024 9:09 AM

  ROSELAND — Tangipahoa Parish deputies said Tuesday they had arrested six people and are searching for an additional suspect in a July 1 drive-by shooting that targeted a witness in a homicide investigation. Detectives said a man was unloading his car when he was shot at by a group... more »

• Teenager injured after accidentally shooting self

  July 30, 2024 8:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police said a teenager was accidentally injured when he shot himself Tuesday morning. The shooting happened on the 2100 block of Thomas Road Tuesday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said a 14-year-old was playing with a handgun when it went off and injured the teen.... more »

• Officials identify man killed in shooting late Sunday night Play Video

  July 29, 2024 6:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Sunday night that left one person dead and another injured. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on North Harrells Ferry Road near Sherwood Forest shortly before midnight. Ronnie Shief, 57, was killed. Another person... more »