Mall of Louisiana shooting injures ten in food court altercation
Ten injured in Mall of Louisiana food court shooting stemming from group altercation.
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Louisiana Mass Shootings
Series of shooting incidents in Louisiana resulting in multiple casualties and injuries
2 reported locations
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 24 Apr, 00:37 UTC
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Shooting at Mall of Louisiana food court injures at least 10 people
A shooting occurred at the food court of the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday afternoon around 1:22 p.m. At least 10 people were injured and taken to local hospitals. Multiple sources reported that one person was confirmed dead. Several victims were reported to be in critical condition or undergoing surgery.
Louisiana Governor responds to Mall of Louisiana shooting
Governor Jeff Landry confirmed the active shooter scene and issued a statement asking the public to avoid the area. Landry stated that he and his wife were praying for those affected and expressed gratitude for the quick response by law enforcement officials.
Mall shooting stemmed from argument between two groups
Police Chief Thomas S. Morse Jr. stated that surveillance video showed two groups arguing in the food court area before gunfire erupted. The incident appeared to be a conflict between the two groups rather than a random act of violence. Several bystanders who were not involved in the dispute were also shot.
Police identify shooting as no longer active threat
Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas S. Morse Jr. stated that there was no longer an active threat to the public following the shooting incident. Suspects remained at large several hours after the incident, with police working to develop and identify potential suspects.
Man kills eight children and two women in Shreveport, Louisiana shooting spree
A man fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack spanning two houses in a Shreveport neighborhood on Sunday morning. Two women, including the gunman's wife and mother of their children, were critically wounded in the incident.
Active shooter incident reported at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge
An active shooter scene was reported Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry coordinated with law enforcement and thanked police for their quick response. Attorney General Liz Murrill later clarified that the shooting occurred in the mall's food court. Mall spokesperson Lindsay Kahn confirmed a shooting took place but deferred additional details to police.
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Two mass shooting incidents reported across Louisiana locations
Two Louisiana mass shootings reported: Baton Rouge mall incident and Shreveport spree that killed ten people.