Sunday night turned unsettling in Baton Rouge as police responded to two shootings within just 20 minutes of each other. The closeness in time and location has left the community on edge, though it’s still unclear if the incidents are related.
The First Incident: A Life Lost
Around 7:45 p.m., East Baton Rouge EMS rushed to Jackson Avenue, near the 3100 block, after reports of gunfire. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. This area, nestled between North 39th Street and North Acadian Thruway West, quickly became the center of a grim investigation.
The Second Shooting: A Narrow Escape
Just half a mile away, near the intersection of North 39th and Washington Avenue, another shooting took place shortly after. This time, the victim was transported to a local hospital and is thankfully in stable condition.
Are the Shootings Linked?
Baton Rouge Police are working tirelessly to piece together the puzzle. However, as of now, there’s no information to confirm whether these two incidents are connected.
The back-to-back nature of these events has left many in the community shaken. If you have any information, police urge you to come forward and help bring clarity to these unsettling events.
Stay safe, Baton Rouge. Let’s stand together in these challenging times.
