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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge man charged in connection with shooting that left 18-year-old dead
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge man was charged in connection with an April shooting that left an 18-year-old dead inside a car. Albert Boatner, 18, was charged with principals and second-degree murder. The Baton Rouge Police Department was called to the scene in the 2400 block of N. 38th Street around 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Jonathan Triplett, 18, was found shot to death in the driver's seat of a Dodge Charger. The car, which was located between the train tracks and Choctaw Drive, had multiple bullet holes, according to an affidavit. Officers also found spent shell casings from different firearms. Boatner was taken into custody after a traffic stop on Wednesday, May 7. During an interview with investigators, he said people inside his car shot at the Triplett's car. Boatner was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Thursday, May 8. Police identify suspect arrested in connection with armed robbery at Regions bank Court rules Alabama violated Voting Rights Act in drawing congressional lines Prairieville woman accused of defrauding Louisiana agencies to steal $126K in benefits Bessent urges Congress to act on debt limit by mid-July Republicans eye cuts to Medicaid 3 from Baton Rouge plead guilty to charges in health care fraud schemes Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police investigate shooting that left 18-year-old dead in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Baton Rouge police are investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead late Saturday night. The incident occurred just before midnight on April 26 at the intersection of North 38th Street and Choctaw Drive. Officers responding to the scene discovered a Dodge vehicle with bullet holes. Inside, they found the driver, identified as Jonathan Triplett, 18, dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities have not yet identified a motive or any suspects in the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the BRPD Violent Crimes Unit at 225-389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867. This is a developing story. Best Luxury SUVs for 2025 Austin Hill takes photo finish victory at Talladega Superspeedway Goodyear Blimp takes 100th year celebratory ride over Jazz Fest Police investigate shooting that left 18-year-old dead in Baton Rouge What to do and not do if someone is having a stroke Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
