Crime Stoppers Highlights Baton Rouge Arrests and Urges Tips After Tragic Child Shootings

Two recent child deaths have shaken the Baton Rouge community as Crime Stoppers urges residents to help stop violence and assist ongoing investigations.

Officials say an 8-year-old child was struck by gunfire while playing in a yard after being caught in crossfire from a drive-by shooting. In a separate incident, a 10-year-old died in what investigators describe as an accidental shooting involving a firearm inside a vehicle.

Crime Stoppers leaders say the tragedies highlight the need for responsible gun storage and community awareness…

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