One Dead, Ten Injured in Targeted Shooting at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge

A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left 10 people injured and one person dead, according to multiple law enforcement and local news sources.

The incident unfolded around 1:20 p.m. Local time near the food court, where two groups of people engaged in a targeted shooting, police said. Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse stated that the shooting did not appear to be a random act of violence but rather a confrontation between two groups that escalated into gunfire.

Ten people suffered various levels of injuries and were transported from the scene, with some arriving by private vehicle, officials confirmed. One person has died, as reported by the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office.

Police said there were no immediate arrests, as suspects remained at large following the shooting. Authorities secured the scene and evacuated all shoppers from the mall. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he was aware of the attack and expressed gratitude for the swift response by law enforcement officials.

We are heart broken and angered that our shopping center was the location for today’s horrific incident.

Mall of Louisiana statement

Police described the shooting as a targeted incident during a fight between two groups and not a random act of violence. Some of those injured may have been bystanders who were in the area at the time, according to Police Chief Morse.

The Mall of Louisiana was closed after the shooting, and authorities continued to investigate while asking anyone with information to come forward. There is no ongoing threat to the public as the investigation proceeds, officials said.