A 27-year-old man is dead following a double shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Baton Rouge Police Department says it is investigating the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Leonel Valey-Morales.
The shooting occurred at 300 Riverlon Avenue around 3:03 a.m. on May 26, 2024. BRPD Communications received multiple calls reporting shots fired in the area. At the scene, BRPD officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Morales was pronounced deceased at the scene. Another man was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. At this time, BRPD does not have any suspect information or a motive for the shooting.
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