Shooting near LSU campus leaves student injured

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The LSU Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a student injured near a university apartment complex on Sunday, April 23.

It happened on Nicholson Drive near West Chimes Street.

One sophomore, who didn’t want to give his name, was close by when the shots rang out.

“I did hear it,” said the student. “We got the email right after.”

The following message was sent out by LSU’s alert system at 8:20 p.m.:

“LSUPD on scene of reported shots fired near Nicholson Drive and West Chimes Street. Suspects are no longer on scene. Avoid the area.”

One LSU student, who sustained injuries not considered life-threatening, was taken to the hospital by a personal vehicle, treated, and released. There are no other injuries known at this time.

“We don’t usually get it around here. Usually, it is on the other side of campus,” added the sophomore student.

“Student safety is our top priority, so please know that LSU PD is working around the clock to solve this case,” read in part a statement from LSU.

“There is pretty good security. Cops are driving around,” explained the student.

The message was sent by LSU’s alert system at 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, April 23.

Full statement released by LSU officials about the shooting:

We want to provide you with information about the incident that occurred Sunday night in the Nicholson Gateway area. We know incidents like these generate questions and concerns, so we want to share what we can, without compromising the investigation, which is ongoing.
LSU Police, in cooperation with Louisiana State Police, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, and Baton Rouge Police, are actively investigating what took place around 8 p.m. Sunday night near West Chimes Street, where LSU PD responded to reports of shots fired.
One LSU student, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was transported to the hospital by personal vehicle, treated, and released. There are no other injuries known at this time.
Law enforcement is talking to witnesses and reviewing security camera footage. Anyone with information about this case is urged to call LSU Police at 225-578-3231.
In the meantime, LSU is providing every available resource to support any students who were impacted by this incident. Counseling services for students will be available today in Bayou Hall from 12-4 p.m. Students can report to the lobby of Bayou Hall during that time to be paired with a counselor, and appointments are not necessary. The Student Health Center’s Mental Health Service is also open for walk-ins, or students can make an appointment by calling the Mental Health Service at 225-578-8774. Telehealth appointments for the Mental Health Service are also available.
Student safety is our top priority, so please know that LSU PD is working around the clock to solve this case. We will keep you informed as we learn more, and as always, we encourage you to report anything that looks suspicious to LSU PD, either by phone or through the LSU Shield app.

The motive remains unclear. LSUPD is leading the investigation.

Call LSU Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867 with any information.

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