3-Year-Old Injured in Baton Rouge Shooting Tuesday Night

BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL-FM) - A 3-year-old was injured in a shooting that took place in Baton Rouge on Tuesday night.

According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the incident occurred on North 26th Street near Laurel Street around 6:40 pm on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Neighbors on the scene said a car drove up and started shooting at a group.

The injured child was taken to a local hospital after the incident and is currently listed in critical condition.

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No other information has been released about the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact BRPD's Violent Crimes Unit at (225) 389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867.

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