Man found shot to death in Southdowns area, Baton Rouge police say

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – A homicide investigation is underway into a deadly shooting in the Southdowns area.

According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, a call came in around 11 p.m. Wednesday regarding shots fired. Police say a male body was found several hours later lying in the roadway, off Poplar Street and Lee Drive.

Police say the victim appeared to have sustained a gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide…

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