1 dead, 5 injured in Mall of Louisiana shooting: report

By: Louisiana Illuminator

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 172

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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A fight between two groups of people at the Mall of Louisiana food court led to gunfire Thursday afternoon, with a 17-year-old killed and five other people injured, WAFB-TV reports.

The Baton Rouge Police Department said there is no longer a threat to the public. Five people have been arrested in connection with the shooting, and others are being sought, BRPD Chief TJ Morse said.

Some innocent bystanders at the mall “might have also …

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