Multiple victims in mass shooting at Louisiana mall as police search for suspects

24 Apr 2026 • 5:01 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Ten people have rushed to the hospital after a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, though authorities say there is no longer an active threat.
  • Police believe, based on surveillance footage, that the shooting stemmed from a targeted dispute between two groups who began shooting at each other inside the food court, Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr. stated.
  • Bystanders suffered injuries of varying degrees of severity, with 10 victims taken to nearby hospitals by emergency services and in private vehicles.
  • The shooter or shooters remained at large immediately after the shooting, leading to a manhunt as Baton Rouge Police Department investigates the attack.
  • City Mayor Sid Edwards pledged to arrest those responsible, while Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill said they were monitoring the situation and coordinating with law enforcement.

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