5 kids injured in drive-by shooting at apartment complex

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Pelican Bay Apartments
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Incident type
Shooting, Premises

Summary

Shooting Baton Rouge Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana: A drive‐by shooting occurred around 7:17 p.m. on a Wednesday evening at the Pelican Bay Apartments in Baton Rouge, injuring five children between ages 11 and 17 who were taken to hospital. Police say a car pulled up, people got out and fired before driving off, and investigators are searching for suspects.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed child Unknown Injured

Original reporting

5 kids injured in drive-by shooting at apartment complex

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