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BRPD: Man arrested after shooting off Florida Boulevard, one injured following 'verbal dispute'

6 hours 5 minutes 7 seconds ago Tuesday, September 02 2025 Sep 2, 2025 September 02, 2025 3:41 PM September 02, 2025 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man following a Friday morning shooting on Lorna Avenue, the Baton Rouge Police Department said.

Officials arrested Mario Sevilla, 25, for attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons and aggravated assault with a firearm.

Officers were dispatched on Lorna Avenue around 5:34 a.m. According to arrest documents, Sevilla and the victim were in a verbal dispute and as the victim walked away, Sevilla shot him four times. 

The victim was rushed into emergency surgery. His condition has not been released.

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