A 17-year-old high school senior who was weeks away from graduation was killed after getting caught in the crossfire of a targeted shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026.
Baton Rouge police have since arrested a suspect in connection with the deadly incident. On Friday, Apr. 24, Markel Lee, 17, turned himself in to authorities and was charged with first-degree murder, five counts of attempted first-degree murder, and one count of illegal use of a firearm, according to Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse.
Lee is being held at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Police said they are still searching for a second suspect and are asking the public for any information that may assist the investigation, according to People…