Story By: Kiran ChawlaPublished On: September 12, 2026 at 10:39 AM CDT

Woman found dead in Baton Rouge from shooting

BATON ROUGE —- City police officers are investigating a woman’s shooting death. The victim was identified as a 60-year-old woman.

Baton Rouge Police responded to the 1900 block of Ellerslie Dr. near Scenic Highway and N. 19th St. on Friday, Sept. 11. There, they discovered Vernita Jones, 60, dead from a gunshot wound around 5:54 a.m.

Police have not released any other details. The suspect and motive are unknown at this time.

Anyone with information on the deadly shooting, is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 344-STOP.

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