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2 days ago
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Baton Rouge police investigating shooting following early morning traffic stop
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened early Sunday morning following a traffic stop at the intersection of Winbourne Avenue and Foster Drive. According to police, an officer in a marked unit saw a vehicle run a red light at the intersection around 2:21 a.m. The officer activated his lights and sirens in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop. Several people got out of the vehicle and ran away on foot. At least some of them were armed. Police said the officer pursued the driver of the vehicle, who then pointed an 'AK-style weapon at him.' The officer discharged his weapon, striking the suspect twice. The suspect went to the hospital with injuries which were non-life-threatening. Investigators learned the suspect had finished probation for an earlier armed robbery conviction. BRPD said he will be charged with attempted first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon when he is released from the hospital. Police said more charges may follow as the investigation continues. During the investigation, officers recovered a handgun with an extended magazine near the scene. No officers were injured during the incident, police said. The case remains under investigation. 'Lilo & Stitch' becomes 2nd highest grossing film of 2025 Frustrated Democrats try new response to Trump barrage: Flood the zone right back Baton Rouge police investigating shooting following early morning traffic stop List: Where over 70 Big Lots stores are reopening this week Mother's headstone placed at wrong grave, California family learns years after burial Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
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Police: Man shot, robbed near convenience store in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — An investigation is underway after a man was shot and robbed in Baton Rouge on Monday afternoon. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD), officers responded to a business located in the 2300 block of North Foster Drive around 2 p.m., where they met the man who had been shot. The victim told authorities he had been robbed and shot at a convenience store in the 4100 block of North Foster Drive, then drove down the street and contacted police. The victim was taken to a hospital for his injuries. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 344-STOP (7867). LSU football Garrett Nussmeier featured on College Football 26 video game cover President Trump appears to lose patience with Putin Police: Man shot, robbed near convenience store in Baton Rouge Best Buy to open at midnight for Nintendo Switch 2 launch Watch: Texas police body camera footage shows recapture of escaped Orleans inmates Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
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Baton Rouge Fire Department determines grocery store to be a ‘total loss' after fire
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A grocery store in Baton Rouge is a total loss after a fire ripped through the building on Monday, May 26. The Baton Rouge Fire Department was called to Caruso's Grocery Store, 2608 Highland Road at 8:50 p.m. and upon arrival found heavy smoke coming out of a side window. Firefighters went to work putting the blaze out. They did so with the help of seven total units, four pumpers and one ladder. They forced their way into the building and found heavy smoke and fire throughout the grocery store, BRPD said. It took firefighters a little over 25 minutes to get the fire under control. The fire did not make it through the roof due to the efforts of the firefighters. Fire investigators believe the cause of the fire was electrical. They 'believe the fire may have started from the malfunctioning of a drink cooler,' according to BRPD. The grocery store was not open on Memorial Day and no one was hurt. The fire caused $200,000 in damages. Three Orleans Parish Jail escapees recaptured on Monday, two still at-large The Baton Rouge Police Department, EMS and Entergy also responded to the scene. Trump threatens California funding over transgender high school athlete Indy 500 reports record-breaking viewership nationally for 109th race Accidental photo captures moment man saves couple from burning truck 4 hurt in multi-vehicle crash, including BRPD officer and prisoner, officials say 11 injured after boat explodes near Fort Lauderdale: 'Tossed people into the water' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
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4 hurt in multi-vehicle crash, including BRPD officer and prisoner, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Four people were taken to the hospital following a crash involving a Baton Rouge Police Department unit on Monday, May 26. BRPD said the officer in the unit was transporting a prisoner around 8:05 a.m. when the crash took place. According to BRPD, a vehicle pulled in front of the BRPD unit, which led to the crash. A small fire then started underneath the police vehicle. EMS confirmed first responders took four people to the hospital from the crash scene at Jefferson Highway and E. Harrison Street. Authorities said the officer and the person he was transporting, as well as the driver of the other vehicle and the passenger, were treated for their injuries. The BRPD officer is in stable condition, while the conditions of the others who were transported are unknown at this time. Baton Rouge Fire Department determines grocery store to be a 'total loss' after fire Trump threatens California funding over transgender high school athlete Indy 500 reports record-breaking viewership nationally for 109th race Accidental photo captures moment man saves couple from burning truck 4 hurt in multi-vehicle crash, including BRPD officer and prisoner, officials say 11 injured after boat explodes near Fort Lauderdale: 'Tossed people into the water' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-05-2025
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Baton Rouge man accused of attempting to solicit sex from a nine-year-old girl
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Police Department responded to call about a man attempting to solicit sex from a nine-year-old girl on Saturday, May 24. The ensuing investigation led to Lamone Buffington, 20, of Baton Rouge being charged with indecent behavior with juveniles. A detective responded to the 1100 block of North Ardenwood Drive and met with BRPD at the scene. BRPD said a girl was showering in a bathroom when Buffington came into the bathroom and moved the shower curtain. He then said, 'Let me get it just one time,' according to the affidavit. The girl said no to Buffington and asked him to leave, BRPD said. The Baton Rouge man asked the girl to not 'tell anyone that he askedher for sex,' according to the affidavit. Baton Rouge police investigating shooting at McDonald's She did tell her mother who then alerted police. Witnesses said the girl was crying and shaken by what happened to her. During questioning, Buffington admitted to going into the bathroom and pulling back the curtain in order to see the girl naked, BRPD said. He admitted to asking the girl for sex but said 'it was a mistake' and 'he had a momentarylapse in judgment,' according to the affidavit. The Baton Rouge man was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Sunday, May 25. Ross Chastain goes from worst to 1st to win NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 Thousands of Entergy customers in Greater New Orleans without power 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 review: The three-row Electric SUV that's quietly redefining family hauling Jambalaya Cluster Dog Show returns to Gonzales Do you believe these banking myths? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
