BRPD investigating 2 scenes after shooting injures 4 victims

Multiple people are hurt after a shooting in broad daylight. Baton Rouge police say their investigation stretches across at least 2 different areas of the city.
Published: Apr. 10, 2022 at 1:08 PM CDT|Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 5:41 PM CDT
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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Officials with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating after a shooting left multiple people hurt in Baton Rouge Sunday, April 10.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a reported shooting on Lorraine Street...
The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a reported shooting on Lorraine Street Sun., April 10.(Donald Fountain)

Mike Chustz with EMS confirmed multiple people were shot in the 2700 block of Lorraine Street, not far from Plank Road, just before 1 p.m. Sunday.

One person is reportedly in critical condition.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a reported shooting on Lorraine Street...
The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a reported shooting on Lorraine Street Sun., April 10.(Donald Fountain)

Over on Government Street, BRPD officers are investigating a second shooting scene near the intersection of Camelia Avenue.

Baton Rouge Police Department officials are investigating a reported shooting near the...
Baton Rouge Police Department officials are investigating a reported shooting near the Government Street and Camelia Avenue intersection Sunday, April 10.(WAFB)

According to first responders, a unit was flagged down by someone who was shot.

One person was transported to the hospital, said responders.

Baton Rouge Police Department officials are investigating a reported shooting near the...
Baton Rouge Police Department officials are investigating a reported shooting near the Government Street and Camelia Avenue intersection Sunday, April 10.(WAFB)

BRPD confirmed the four victims across the two scenes are linked to the same incident.

There is no word on a possible suspect or motive at this time.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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