Baton Rouge Police sees increase in youth violent crimes

BATON ROUGE, La. ( Louisiana First ) — Baton Rouge Police said they’re starting to see a rapid increase in violent crimes being committed by kids and teens across the area.

Recently, it’s been constant reports of students bringing guns to school and shootings committed by teenagers.

“This past couple of weeks, you’ve seen a major uptick with the youth committing violent acts,” said Baton Rouge Police Spokesperson L’Jean McKneely…

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