Authorities in Louisiana Asking For Help Identifying Person Responsible for Killing One and Wounding Another on May 22 in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Authorities in Louisiana are asking for help in identifying the person responsible for killing one person and wounding another on May 22 in Baton Rouge.

According to Capital Region Crime Stoppers and the Baton Rouge Police Department, Homicide Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 27-year-old male victim on May 22, 2023, at around 12:45 a.m. in the 600 Block of West McKinley St. A second person was shot and taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

According to police reports, an incident happened at the scene, which resulted in the shooting.

The victim, a 27-year-old man, died at the scene. The deceased’s name will be disclosed once the family has been notified.

BRPD indicated that this is an ongoing investigation and is asking that anyone having information relative to this shooting contact the Violent Crimes Unit at (225) 389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867.