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Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded
Police said the shooting stemmed from an argument between two groups, and five suspects were taken into custody as investigators ruled out a lone gunman.
- On Thursday, gunfire erupted in the Mall of Louisiana food court in Baton Rouge after an argument between two groups escalated, killing one person and injuring five others, police said.
- Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse characterized the shooting as a "targeted" incident between two groups rather than a random attack, with investigators reviewing surveillance video to identify those responsible.
- Emergency crews established triage near JCPenney to treat victims, including a 17-year-old who died, while authorities confirmed five suspects were taken into custody following the afternoon shooting.
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry coordinated with law enforcement during the "active shooter scene," while Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards condemned the violence and vowed to find the "thugs" responsible.
- This incident marks the second major instance of gun violence in Louisiana this week, following a fatal shooting in Shreveport on Sunday, raising concerns about public safety across the state.
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