The Baton Rouge Police Department said one person was injured in a shooting on Prescott Road Monday afternoon. The shooting was reported shortly before 4 p.m.
First responders established a perimeter near the Dollar General at Prescott Road and Beechwood Drive, according to WBRZ. The station reported that the victim's condition had not been released.
A Previous Shooting On Prescott Road
A separate shooting took place there in July 2014.
The July 2014 Shooting
According to The Advocate, a separate shooting shortly before 9 p.m. on July 13, 2014, in the 5600 block of Prescott Road left a 38-year-old man fighting for his life. Police later booked 25-year-old Jonathan Foster on counts of attempted second-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon.
What Remains Unknown
Key details from Monday's shooting have not yet been made public. The victim's identity, their condition, and whether anyone has been arrested were not included in the initial report from WBRZ. This remains a developing story, and Hoodline will update as more information becomes available.
