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BRPD: Man dies after being shot along Gwenadele Avenue in November

1 hour 50 minutes 25 seconds ago Friday, January 30 2026 Jan 30, 2026 January 30, 2026 1:07 PM January 30, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE — A man has died after he was shot on Gwenadele Avenue in November, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. 

John Earl Thomas, 46, was shot on Gwenadele Avenue near Airline Highway on Nov. 9, BRPD said. He died of his injuries on Jan. 22, according to police.

BRPD said it is still investigating the shooting and has not yet identified a motive or any potential suspects. 

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