Active Shooter Baton Rouge 4/23/2026

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2 critical, multiple hurt following mass shooting at Mall of Louisiana

Police are responding to reports of a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana.

www.wafb.com

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed two people are in critical condition and multiple others have been hurt following a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana.

The shooting is believed to have happened near the food court.

Paramedics have been called to the scene. EMS confirmed a total of 6 victims have been transported. They are setting up a triage near JCPenney.

Police are looking for one to two shooters.


Right now, they are clearing out the drive to get in and out of the mall for emergency responders only.

Gov. Jeff Landry released a statement:

“I am aware of the active shooter scene at the Mall of Louisiana. I am in coordination with law enforcement and we will update as we know more. Please avoid the area.

Sharon and I are praying for those affected and are grateful for a quick response by our law enforcement officials."

Gov. Jeff Landry

 

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Baton Rouge police on scene of possible shooting at Mall of Louisiana

WDSU spoke with police, who said they are en route but could not confirm if there was a shooting or an active shooter.

www.wdsu.com

 

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