Two teens arrested in connection to deadly Baton Rouge shooting

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested two teenagers in connection to a deadly shooting that took place in the 5200 block of Longfellow Drive on April 28.

According to BRPD, Daon Scott, 23, was found with multiple gunshot wounds around 3:18 a.m.

Police said two 16-year-old males were arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center. They face charges of second-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon.

The Baton Rouge Constables Office assisted in the arrests, police said. The identities of the suspects were not immediately available.

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If anyone has information about a crime in Baton Rouge, contact police at 225-389-4869 or Capital Region Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.

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