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Tragic Incident in Baton Rouge: Elderly Couple Involved in Suspected Murder-Suicide

BATON ROUGE, La. — Authorities are investigating a tragic incident involving an elderly couple, believed to be a murder-suicide, that took place in East Baton Rouge Parish. The local sheriff’s office responded to the scene on Boone Drive near Staring Lane in the early hours of Thursday, June 12. Details surrounding the incident remain limited as deputies are working to piece together the events that transpired. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office has been …

Tragic Events Unfold as Murder-Suicide Claims Two Lives Near Baton Rouge Airport

Baton Rouge, LA — A tragic event unfolded near Baton Rouge Airport early Thursday morning, as police reported a suspected murder-suicide that left two people deceased. The incident added to an increasing trend of domestic-related violence in the area, raising concerns among local authorities and community leaders. Officers were called to the scene at approximately 2 a.m. after reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered two individuals unresponsive inside a residence close to the airport’s …

Baton Rouge Father Faces First-Degree Murder Charge in Death of 5-Year-Old Daughter

Baton Rouge, La. — A local man faces a first-degree murder charge for the alleged fatal beating of his 5-year-old daughter last year during what authorities say was a disciplinary act gone tragically wrong. Aaron Michael Hawkins, 26, was initially charged with second-degree murder following the incident on April 6, 2022, but recent developments have escalated the charges to a capital offense. The case took a significant turn on Wednesday when a grand jury in …

Conviction Secured in Heartbreaking 2021 Baton Rouge Memorial Day Triple Homicide

BATON ROUGE, La. — A Baton Rouge court has convicted a second man in connection with a tragic triple homicide that occurred on Memorial Day in 2021, which devastatingly included the death of a one-year-old girl among the victims. David Williams, 23, was found guilty on three counts of second-degree murder, as reported by court officials. Williams’ conviction follows the earlier sentencing of Ladarius Coleman, 19, who received a life sentence for his role in …

Tragic Hospital Parking Lot Shooting Claims Life of Baton Rouge Healthcare Worker

Baton Rouge, LA — Tragedy struck on Wednesday afternoon as a woman was fatally shot outside Our Lady of the Lake hospital in what authorities are describing as a domestic violence incident. Baton Rouge Police Department Chief TJ Morse reported that the attack occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Hennessey Boulevard, targeting the victim as she was leaving work. The woman, identified as an employee of the hospital, was ambushed in the parking lot. Chief Morse …

Second Arrest Made in Fatal New Year’s Eve Shooting in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, La. — Authorities in Baton Rouge have apprehended 37-year-old Kelvin Robins in conjunction with a fatal shooting that occurred on New Year’s Eve, marking the second arrest related to the incident. The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed Robins’ arrest, linking him to the death of 44-year-old William Bradford, who was fatally shot in late December. The incident unfolded on December 31, when police responded to reports of gunfire in the 2000 block of …

TikTok Influencer ‘Mr. Prada’ Faces Murder Charges in Death of Baton Rouge Therapist

New Orleans, LA – In a criminal case that has caught the attention of communities far beyond the local sphere, 20-year-old TikTok influencer Terryon Thomas faces serious allegations following the shocking death of 69-year-old therapist Dr. Nick Abraham. Authorities discovered Abraham’s body concealed within a tarp in a ditch in Tangipahoa Parish this past Sunday, hinting at a grim and tragic end. The sequence of events escalated when Baton Rouge police identified Dr. Abraham’s vehicle …

Tragedy in East Baton Rouge: Three Lives Lost in Shooting, Two Arrested and Charged

Baton Rouge, La. — A tragic shooting unfolded in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, leaving three people dead and culminating in charges against two suspects, authorities reported Tuesday. Local law enforcement are still investigating the incident that shocked the suburban community. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office identified the suspects involved and promptly took them into custody. Scene of the crime was hectic with forensic teams and law enforcement piecing together the sequence of events …

Fatal shooting claims life of 17-year-old on Dalton Street in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A 17-year-old tragically lost his life in a shooting incident on Dalton Street. The authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this devastating event. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed at this time, was pronounced dead at the scene. Residents in the area expressed shock and sadness over the violence that unfolded in their neighborhood. Law enforcement officials have yet to make any arrests in connection with the shooting. …

Woman fatally shot while confronting car burglars at Baton Rouge apartment complex

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A woman lost her life in a tragic incident at an apartment complex on Spanish Town Road, where she was shot dead while confronting car burglars. The victim, identified as Roneisha Truvillion, aged 29, was engaged in a confrontation with the burglars targeting her vehicle when the fatal shooting occurred at the Elysian Apartments complex around 10:30 p.m., according to Baton Rouge Police. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots during the altercation, …