Man dead after fall from top of Baton Rouge casino amid construction work, police say

Tyler Eschette

May 3, 2024 at 1:33 PM·1 min read

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a man’s death after he fell from the top of a casino in downtown Baton Rouge.

Emergency medical services officials said the incident took place around 6:40 a.m. on Thursday, May 2 outside of the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino. The coroner was contacted, according to EMS.

Police said the man fell from the top of the casino and that construction work was being done.

This is a developing story. Information about the identity of the man or the investigation was not immediately available.

If anyone has information that could help police, contact Capital Region Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867 or make an anonymous tip online.

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