Police: Man dies after shooting in Baton Rouge, teen in custody

Trinity Velazquez

May 6, 2024 at 7:45 PM·1 min read

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Monday afternoon shooting left one man dead and a teen in custody.

The Baton Rouge Police Department said Sherderick Jones, 46, died from his injuries after being taken to a local hospital in critical condition. According to police, the shooting happened after a 14-year-old got into a fight with the victim in the 3400 block of Clayton Street.

Police said the teen was taken into custody.

Baton Rouge police investigating shooting that left teen injured

An investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information that could help detectives, contact BRPD’s Violent Crime Unit at 225-389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.

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