59°
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
7 Day Forecast
Follow our weather team on social media

1 injured following Easter Sunday shooting at Gus Young Park community event

1 hour 48 minutes 37 seconds ago Monday, April 06 2026 Apr 6, 2026 April 06, 2026 8:57 AM April 06, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE — Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are requesting the public's help following an Easter Sunday shooting that left one injured at a community event at Gus Young Park. 

According to the department, around 5:40 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at the park along Gus Young Avenue that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries. 

During the investigation, several male juveniles were detained and charged with various offenses.

Investigators ask that anyone with information related to the shooting contact CrimeStoppers at 225-344-7867.

More News

Desktop News

Click to open Continuous News in a sidebar that updates in real-time.
Radar
7 Days