At least one person was killed and five others injured in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday afternoon. According to multiple reports, two groups began shooting at each other after an argument in the food court. Police Chief TJ Morse stated that innocent bystanders might have been caught in the crossfire.
Key Takeaways
At least one person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday afternoon. The incident involved two groups exchanging gunfire in the food court, with innocent bystanders potentially caught in the crossfire.
- At least one fatality confirmed after shooting between two groups at Mall of Louisiana
- Five people hospitalized, including those requiring surgery for injuries
- Police Chief TJ Morse urges witnesses to share video footage of the incident
- Authorities searching for suspects with assistance from FBI and ATF
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry advises residents to avoid the mall area
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Injured People | 1 Difference | Majority reports 5 hospitalized; Los Angeles Times and Daily Mail say 10 injured | ▼ |
| Number Of Fatalities | Broad Agreement | At least one fatality confirmed | |
| Suspects In Custody | Broad Agreement | Five suspects in custody by Baton Rouge Police Department |
Number Of Injured People
▼Majority reports 5 hospitalized; Los Angeles Times and Daily Mail say 10 injured
Number Of Fatalities
Broad AgreementAt least one fatality confirmed
Suspects In Custody
Broad AgreementFive suspects in custody by Baton Rouge Police Department
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According to The Guardian, authorities are searching for suspects with assistance from multiple agencies, including the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Morse added that five people were taken to nearby hospitals, with at least two requiring surgery. He urged anyone who witnessed the incident to share any video footage.
According to CBS News, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirmed its response to the scene but did not provide further information. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said on social media he was 'aware of the active shooter scene at the Mall of Louisiana' and urged people to avoid the area.
The incident follows another shooting earlier this week in Louisiana, where eight children were killed and two adults were wounded in a mass shooting in Shreveport, according to BBC. The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed that reports of shots fired at the mall's food court started coming in at 1:22 p.m. Thursday.
The Los Angeles Times reported that ten people were injured and some suspects fled the scene as police arrived. Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards vowed to catch those responsible, stating 'To the thugs that did this, we’re going to catch you.' Witnesses described scenes of panic and hysteria as law enforcement swarmed the mall.
According to Daily Mail, an unknown number of victims are in critical condition, with some being rushed into emergency surgery. Panicked people were seen running out of the building and into the parking lot as authorities escorted them to their vehicles. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry posted on X after hearing of the shooting, urging residents to avoid the area.
According to UPI, one person has been confirmed dead, unnamed sources told multiple media outlets Thursday. In a Facebook post at 4:25 p.m., the Baton Rouge Police Department said it had five suspects in custody and the mall was secure.
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