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Mall Shooting

Mall Shooting

Martha Odom

Parents of teen killed in Mall of Louisiana shooting sue mall, security company

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 3:50 PM CDT
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By Leslie Turk
The parents of Martha Odom, a 17-year-old who was shot and killed at the Mall of Louisiana in April, have filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against the mall’s owner.

Mall Shooting

Markel Lee

Suspect in deadly Mall of Louisiana shooting indicted on several charges

Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 6:54 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The suspect in the Mall of Louisiana shooting that left one teen dead and five other people injured has been indicted.

I-TEAM

BRPD identifies teen in photo, believes he’s out of state

I-TEAM: BRPD identifies teen in photo, believes he’s out of state

Updated: May 18, 2026 at 3:16 PM CDT
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By Chris Nakamoto
Baton Rouge police announced a major update in the Mall of Louisiana shooting case after asking for the public’s help identifying a teen seen on mall surveillance video.

Mall Shooting

I-TEAM: Person of interest remains at large, shooting victim goes home

I-TEAM: Person of interest remains at large, shooting victim goes home

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM CDT
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By Chris Nakamoto and Kevin Foster
Baton Rouge police said they are following good leads two weeks after a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana killed one person and injured five others.

Mall Shooting

Donnie Guillory

Community rallies around Mall of Louisiana shooting survivor on road to recovery

Updated: May 1, 2026 at 8:36 PM CDT
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By Francisco Esteves
Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office visited Donnie Guillory on Friday as he continues recovering from the April 24 shooting at the Mall of Louisiana

Mall Shooting Video

Mall Shooting

Suspect in deadly Mall of Louisiana shooting indicted on several charges

Mall Shooting

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I-TEAM: Person of interest remains at large, shooting victim goes home

Mall Shooting

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Free mental health services offered to those affected by Mall of Louisiana shooting

Mall Shooting

Funeral services are set for Martha Odom, a 17-year-old Lafayette teenager who died in a...

Funeral services announced for Lafayette teen Martha Odom

Mall Shooting

Baton Rouge police are still waiting to talk to a person of interest in the Mall of Louisiana...

Baton Rouge mayor outlines violence prevention plans following mall shooting

Mall Shooting

The Odom family announced that a memorial fund has been set up to honor their 17-year-old...

Memorial fund set up to honor teen killed in deadly mall shooting

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Mayor-President Sid Edwards

Baton Rouge mayor outlines violence prevention plans following mall shooting

Updated: Apr. 28, 2026 at 4:10 PM CDT
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By Deon Guillory
Baton Rouge police are still waiting to talk to a person of interest in the Mall of Louisiana shooting as Mayor Sid Edwards works to finalize violence prevention priorities in response to the incident.

Mall Shooting

Martha Odom

Funeral services announced for Lafayette teen Martha Odom

Updated: Apr. 28, 2026 at 3:54 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Funeral services are set for Martha Odom, a 17-year-old Lafayette teenager who died in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana last week.

Mall Shooting

Martha Odom

Memorial fund set up to honor teen killed in deadly mall shooting

Updated: Apr. 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM CDT
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By Raley Pellittieri
The Odom family announced that a memorial fund has been set up to honor their 17-year-old daughter, Martha, who died from gun violence at the Mall of Louisiana.

Mall Shooting

Donnie Guillory

Injured Mall of Louisiana shooting victim honored by BR Soccer Club

Updated: Apr. 27, 2026 at 11:29 PM CDT
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By Michael Simoneaux
As Donnie Guillory recovers from injuries suffered during a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana, his soccer teammates are continuing to show their support.

Mall Shooting

Vigil held following shooting at Mall of Louisiana

Vigil held as community continues to mourn following Mall of Louisiana shooting

Updated: Apr. 27, 2026 at 10:44 PM CDT
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By Perry Robinson
Community leaders invited the public to come together for a candlelight prayer vigil following the deadly shooting at the Mall of Louisiana.

Mall Shooting

Markel Lee

Suspect in Mall of Louisiana shooting held without bond

Updated: Apr. 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By Kamren Phillips
A suspect in a mall shooting appeared in 19th Judicial District Court on Monday afternoon in connection with a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that left one teenager dead and five others injured.

Mall Shooting

Markel Lee

Suspect seen with semi-automatic pistol in deadly mall shooting, affidavits say

Updated: Apr. 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM CDT
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By Deon Guillory
Baton Rouge Police arrested 17-year-old Markel Lee and charged him with first-degree murder and five counts of attempted first-degree murder in the deadly Mall of Louisiana shooting.

Mall Shooting

Law enforcement at Mall of Louisiana

Pediatrician offers advice for talking to children about Mall of Louisiana shooting

Updated: Apr. 26, 2026 at 10:47 AM CDT
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By Michael Simoneaux
A pediatrician is sharing advice for parents about how to explain tragedy and violence to children following a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana.

Mall Shooting

Donnie Guillory

Baton Rouge Soccer Club player among victims in Mall of Louisiana shooting

Updated: Apr. 24, 2026 at 10:16 PM CDT
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By Francisco Esteves
Another victim has been identified in connection with Thursday’s shooting at the Mall of Louisiana.

Mall Shooting

Our Lady of the Lake.

Inside the ER: How Our Lady of the Lake responded to mall shooting tragedy

Updated: Apr. 24, 2026 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Georgia Peck
Hospital treated five victims while supporting families and trauma staff

Mall Shooting

Martha Odom, 17

‘Just a really great hardworking young woman’: Ascension Episcopal student killed in mall shooting

Updated: Apr. 24, 2026 at 6:15 PM CDT
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By Ethan Tuttle
17-year-old Martha Odom was weeks away from graduation

Mall Shooting

Gov. Landry

Landry blasts ‘hug-a-thug’ judges following mall shooting

Updated: Apr. 24, 2026 at 4:48 PM CDT
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By Robb Hays
Gov. Jeff Landry said Friday that people who commit violent crimes in public places in Louisiana should face life in prison, regardless of age, as he addressed a recent shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that left six people shot, killing one of them.

Mall Shooting

Mall of Louisiana shooting leaves 1 dead, 5 injured; 5 suspects in custody

Deadly mall shooting update from BRPD, LSP, Gov. Landry on Friday afternoon

Updated: Apr. 24, 2026 at 4:45 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
One suspect has been arrested, and a second person is wanted.

Mall Shooting

Ten people are injured after a mass shooting at Mall of Louisiana on Thurs., April 23.

Teen killed, 5 wounded in Mall of Louisiana shooting

Updated: Apr. 24, 2026 at 3:12 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
One person was arrested for murder, police released an image of another person still wanted

Mall Shooting

Markell Lee, 17, turned himself in after the deadly Mall of Louisiana shooting. Baton Rouge...

Mall shooting suspect charged with murder, new image of person wanted

Updated: Apr. 24, 2026 at 2:39 PM CDT
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By Allison Childers
The other people initially detained are not facing charges at this time.
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