BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting death after discovering a dead body Tuesday night.
Authorities responded to the 2200 block of Scenic Hwy on Feb. 9 around 1:50 a.m. where they found a dead man s body outside.
The 55-year-old victim was found lying outside of a house. Officials have not released his identity yet as they are still working to notify the victim s family.
Police say the motive and suspect(s) are unknown at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation.
January 2021 reportedly the deadliest month on record in East Baton Rouge
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BATON ROUGE - An analysis of crime statistics across the United States has led many to believe that the spread of novel coronavirus and an increase in acts of violence are linked.
While the virus itself isn t causing an uptick in violent crimes, but the effects of the pandemic appear to be fueling acts of violence.
Experts say that a pandemic-induced increase in stress and financial woes have resulted in an increase in violent crimes and homicides in the U.S.
Bridge Center leaders say opening is imminent, facility now licensed
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BATON ROUGE- Leaders for the Bridge Center for Hope said they secured the licenses to operate and could begin accepting patients soon.
Last month, a ribbon-cutting was held outside the facility showing off everything it had to offer. But, as quickly as it was debuted, it has not accepted any patients because officials were waiting on licenses. There were some follow-up questions that we had to provide to DHH, Executive Director Charlotte Claiborne said. Once we provided the clarification to DHH, a license was received.