Community group hosts town hall to address rising youth violence in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Youth violence continues to be a troubling trend in Baton Rouge, as more teens become both the victims and suspects in deadly crimes.

Earlier this month, two teenagers were arrested in connection with a murder in the Scotlandville area. Around the same time, a 15-year-old was booked in a separate fatal shooting outside a local nightclub.

The string of violence has prompted local leaders to take action…

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