BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed two people are in critical condition and multiple others have been hurt following a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana.
The shooting is believed to have happened near the food court.
Sources say it is not an active shooting situation and involved two groups of people.
Paramedics have been called to the scene. EMS confirmed a total of 6 victims have been taken to the hospital. They are setting up a triage near JCPenney.
Police are looking for one to two shooters.
Right now, they are clearing out the drive to get in and out of the mall for emergency responders only.
Gov. Jeff Landry released a statement:
“I am aware of the active shooter scene at the Mall of Louisiana. I am in coordination with law enforcement and we will update as we know more. Please avoid the area.
Sharon and I are praying for those affected and are grateful for a quick response by our law enforcement officials.”
AG Liz Murill also released a statement:
“I have spoken to District Attorney Hillar Moore, who is actively monitoring the situation involving a weapon or weapons being discharged in the Food Court at the Mall of Louisiana. Multiple law enforcement agencies are responding – please avoid the area. More details will be available soon.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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