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Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting Outside Baton Rouge CVS Pharmacy

BATON ROUGE, La. – A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday night when De’Angelo Ghoram, 32, allegedly fatally shot Earnest Johnson, 23, in the parking lot of a CVS Pharmacy on Florida Blvd. The arrest of Ghoram was made promptly on Monday morning, where he faced charges of second-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon. The authorities in Baton Rouge Police expressed that the altercation resulting in the shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m., leaving Johnson …

Tragic Shooting Leaves One Dead, Child Critical: Baton Rouge Police Increase Patrols to Combat Gun Violence

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A tragic incident unfolded on Wooddale Boulevard as one person lost their life, and a young child is fighting for survival after a shooting on Tuesday. The Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services rushed to Colonial Terrace Condominiums at 675 Wooddale Blvd in response to the distressing situation. Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr. confirmed the fatality at the scene and the critical condition of the child taken to a nearby hospital. Witnesses …

Drive-By Shooting Injures 5, Kills Teen in Baton Rouge Spree

BATON ROUGE, La. – The new year began with a series of shooting incidents in Baton Rouge, leaving a teenager dead and four others injured. The shootings took place at three separate locations, with the victims being primarily juveniles. According to local officials, a drive-by shooting occurred as the perpetrator(s) drove through multiple blocks and streets in the city. The incident resulted in the death of 15-year-old Ramide Cosey, with three other juvenile victims sustaining …