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Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded
Police said the shooting was not random and involved two groups arguing inside the food court, with some victims possibly caught in the crossfire.
- On Thursday afternoon, gunfire erupted at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge after an argument between two groups inside the food court, leaving one person dead and five injured, according to police.
- Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse stated the shooting was a "targeted" disagreement between two groups rather than a random act of violence, with investigators reviewing surveillance footage.
- Paramedics established a triage area near JCPenney while federal agents from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrived to assist local law enforcement at the scene.
- Police confirmed five suspects are now in custody in connection with the incident, and Morse assured the public there is no known ongoing threat to the community.
- Governor Jeff Landry expressed condolences while coordinating with officials, as Ascension Episcopal School officials asked for prayers; the shooting marks the second gun violence incident in Louisiana this week.
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