The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 11:15 a.m. on Sunday. BRPD says Homicide Division detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Edward Books. Officers responded to the 12400 block of Cate Avenue for a shooting around 11:15 a.m. on Sunday.
At the scene, responding Uniform Patrol officers found Brooks suffering from a gunshot wound. Brooks was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. At this time, BRPD does not know the motive or suspect.
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