Update: Two people are in critical condition and multiple others have been hurt following a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, the Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed.
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Initial report: Reports of a possible shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge have emerged. According to WAFB, there are believed to be four to five victims near the food court. Police are on the scene and actively investigating. Officials are reportedly searching for one to two suspects.
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Gov. Jeff Landry responds
Gov. Jeff Landry released a statement, confirming the “active shooter scene.”
“I am aware of the active shooter scene at the Mall of Louisiana. I am in coordination with law enforcement and we will update as we know more. Please avoid the area,” he said. Sharon and I are praying for those affected and are grateful for a quick response by our law enforcement officials.”
Witness reports
Several witnesses and local residents took to social media to report the incident.
One resident wrote, “Avoid Mall of Louisiana. Please stay away from the Mall of Louisiana area right now. There were shots fired near Dick’s Sporting Goods. It sounded like multi.”
Another added, “Something serious is going on near the mall of Louisiana! I’ve seen over 30 cops flying down the interstate in that direction. Helicopter overhead. Check on your people!!”
A third person reported, “Mall of Louisiana…..I am hearing a possible active shooter…. Not a joke friends.”
Another added, “Police’s everywhere at the Mall of Louisiana and helicopters flying over it. What’s going on.”
Another resident wrote, “There is an active shooter at Mall of Louisiana. I have information from someone who works there, who is barricaded. the shooter fired in the food court, & they haven’t heard shots since. this is right now. Please check on everyone you know. 2 females are shot that eyewitnesses can see on the food court floor.”
