Detectives in Louisiana Asking Assistance Identifying Suspect Who Allegedly Fired Shots at Clerk in Convenience Store

By Zephyr Sullivan

Published July 21, 2023

Detectives in Louisiana Asking Assistance Identifying Suspect Who Allegedly Fired Shots at Clerk in Convenience Store

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Detectives in Louisiana are asking for assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly fired shots at a clerk in a convenience store.

The Baton Rouge Police Department’s detectives are currently seeking assistance in identifying an individual shown in the featured image. This individual is believed to have been involved in an incident that occurred on July 18, 2023, at around 1:30 a.m. at the Kangaroo Express located in the 6200 Block of Plank Road.

According to reports, the individual entered the store and proceeded to fire two shots at the clerk while the clerk was behind a plexiglass barrier, both of which hit the barrier. The suspect then fled the scene on foot. The authorities are seeking help from anyone who may have information that could lead to the identification of the individual in question.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the individual shown in the attached photographs is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (344-7867), download the P3 Tips App, or visit crimestoppers225.com.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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