EBRSO investigating homicide after man found dead in backyard
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (EBRSO) responded to a call about a man who was found dead in a backyard from a possible gunshot wound on Sunday, April 27.
EBRSO responded just before 6:50 p.m. to the 5800 block of Kilona Drive, not far from Lanier Drive. The sheriff's office said it is investigating the shooting as a homicide.
EMS confirmed that the incident was a corner's case and that first responders had been canceled before arriving at the scene.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said they responded around 7 p.m.
The coroner's office confirmed it is working to locate and notify the victim's family.
The investigation is ongoing. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
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