Louisiana Mall Shooting

Helicopters fly overhead as law enforcement respond to a shooting at the the Mall of Louisiana, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La.

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Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded

Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded

Police say one person died and five more were wounded after a shooting inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Police have described it as a confrontation between two groups. Authorities had initially said as many as 10 people were injured, but the number was changed a few hours after the shooting. Five people have been arrested. Police Chief TJ Morse told reporters that some innocent people might have been shot. The chief has appealed to witnesses to provide any video of the shooting.