Officials identify man shot, killed in BR
The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Cedrid Battiste, 46.
Published: May. 26, 2023 at 4:26 AM CDT|Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:17 AM CDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one person dead.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Cedrid Battiste, 46.
It happened Thursday night around 10:30 p.m. in the 12000 block of Robbie Avenue near Florida Blvd.
The Baton Rouge Police Department held a news conference on Friday, May 26 to discuss the recent shootings in Baton Rouge.
A spokesman with BRPD confirmed Battiste died at the scene.
A possible suspect and motive are unknown at this time, police said.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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