Shooting at Mall of Louisiana Leaves 10 Injured Amid Dispute
Argument between two groups sparked Mall of Louisiana mass shooting; police give major update
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A shooting incident at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge injured at least 10 people after an argument escalated between two groups in the food court. Authorities confirmed that the incident appeared targeted, with no fatalities reported and an ongoing investigation into the suspects.
- 01At least 10 people were injured in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana.
- 02The incident was sparked by an argument between two groups in the food court.
- 03Authorities confirmed that the shooting was targeted, with bystanders also affected.
- 04Emergency services responded quickly, transporting victims to local hospitals.
- 05The mall has been closed as investigations continue.
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A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge resulted in 10 injuries after a dispute between two groups escalated into gunfire in the food court. Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr confirmed that surveillance footage indicated the violence was targeted, although innocent bystanders were caught in the crossfire. The police received reports of gunfire around 1:22 PM local time and quickly initiated a large-scale response involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI. Victims were transported to local hospitals, with varying degrees of injuries reported. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is coordinating with law enforcement and advised the public to avoid the area. The mall, which is the largest in Louisiana, has been closed for ongoing investigations.
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The shooting has raised concerns about safety in public spaces, particularly in shopping malls, impacting community trust and security measures.
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