One dead and two injured in shooting in Baton Rouge, officials say

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (BRPROUD) – One person was killed and two others injured in a shooting in Baton Rouge on Friday, May 24, according to emergency medical officials.

The shooting occurred at the corner of Starboard Drive and Stern Avenue in Baton Rouge. According to EMS, one of the victims is in critical condition, while the other victim suffered a graze wound.

No further information has been provided at this time. This story is ongoing.

The capital has seen an increase in murders and violent crimes in the first months of 2024. In the first quarter, 33 murders were recorded, twice as many as in the same period in 2023.

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