Baton Rouge sees multiple shootings in first week of 2026, victims include toddler and teen

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — 2026 is off to a violent start here in Baton Rouge.

In just the first eight days of the New Year, police have responded to multiple shootings across the city. The victims range from a toddler to a high school senior.

“I’m disappointed every time, any time someone is murdered or shot in the parish and I find out,” East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards said…

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