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Two Injured in Shooting Near LSU During Homecoming Game

Police later declared the area clear, lifting nearby road closures.

Overview

  • East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services said two people were transported to a hospital after reports of gunfire near Highland Road and Dalrymple Drive.
  • LSU Police reported no current threat to campus following the incident.
  • A campus alert was issued around 8:40 p.m., with an update about 10:10 p.m. stating that road closures were lifted near the scene.
  • Baton Rouge police had not released additional information, and the conditions of those injured were not available.
  • Initial reports were attributed to Louisiana First News, and local outlets continue to treat the case as a developing investigation.