Baton Rouge Crime and Community Initiatives
Key Questions
What initiatives are addressing summer crime in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse and Capital Area United Way are launching summer crime programming with a $100K grant push to respond to concerns.
What recent shootings occurred in Baton Rouge?
A woman was injured in a shooting on La Margie Avenue, and another woman was shot on Gus Young Avenue while with her children. A separate fight at a BREC park also led to two people being hurt.
Who was arrested for defrauding a city program?
A Baton Rouge man was arrested after being accused of defrauding the Safe, Hopeful, Healthy BR program, according to the AG’s office.
What community event provided school supplies?
Baton Rouge families attended a Pack the Sack event in District 7 to pick up free school supplies and connect with community resources.
What details emerged from the weekend shootings?
BRPD released new details on three women shot in two separate Sunday incidents, with investigations ongoing into the Gus Young Avenue and other events.
Police chief and Capital Area United Way launch summer crime programming with $100K grant push. Man arrested for defrauding Safe, Hopeful, Healthy BR program. Two recent shootings: woman shot on La Margie Ave, another on Gus Young Ave while with children. Free school supply event held.