New details: Fight lead to deadly shooting and Baton Rouge’s fifth homicide in three days

May 24, 2023 Daniel Brown News, Top Stories 1

BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge police say a fight between two men led a deadly shooting near Istrouma High School Tuesday evening.

Christopher Jackson and another unidentified male got into a physical altercation around 3:30 p.m. May 23, according to BRPD. Police say Jackson was shot during that altercation and died at the scene.

The other man was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

This all took place less than a mile from Istrouma High on Wilmot St near N. Foster Dr. and Winbourne Ave.

This is reportedly the fifth homicide in Baton Rouge since Sunday morning in what has been a violent few days in the Capital City.

BRPD says this the Wilmot shooting is still under investigation. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-STOP.

Download the Unfiltered with Kiran app from the Apple App Store and Google Play to stay updated on any new developments.

Hurricane season is here: What can you expect?

June 1, 2023 0

BATON ROUGE — The calendar has switched to June, signaling the official commencement of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center, a […]

Zachary: One person shot in the head, hunt for suspect in East Feliciana underway

June 1, 2023 0

ZACHARY — Zachary Police and East Feliciana Sheriff’s deputies are currently tracking a suspect accused of shooting a person in the head near Main St. in Zachary on Thursday afternoon. Zachary Police Chief Darryl Lawrence […]

‘Disturbing to watch’ | Bill requiring bulletproof vests for law enforcement stalls at Capitol

June 1, 2023 2

BATON ROUGE — A bill providing funding for bulletproof vests for all peace officers in the state has stalled in a Louisiana Senate committee after unanimously passing the House. House Bill 442, sponsored by Baton […]

About Daniel Brown 128 Articles

Daniel Brown is an award-winning journalist from Livingston Parish. Daniel began his career in Baton Rouge before working at television stations in Cleveland, Atlanta, Charlotte and Beaumont. As a newsroom editorial leader, Daniel has helped lead stations to regional Emmy awards as well as Edward R. Murrow awards for distinguished journalism. He is a proud graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University.