Intoxicated man accidentally shoots himself during fight in Baton Rouge, sheriff says

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened in the 9700 block of Mint Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

The call came in around 10:52 p.m. EBRSO said that a man forced his way into the home while intoxicated and began fighting with his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend.

At some point, the man armed himself, and a fight began over the gun. According to EBRSO, the man accidentally shot himself…

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