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Louisiana mall shooting kills one wounds five as suspects are taken into custody

International
Published on 24 April 2026
Louisiana mall shooting kills one wounds five as suspects are taken into custody

Police say the gunfire erupted in a crowded food court

A shooting inside the food court of the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left one person dead and five others wounded, according to police and witnesses. Shoppers and workers scrambled for safety as gunfire broke out. Authorities say five suspects are in custody, while officials declined further details out of respect for affected families.

  • One person was killed and five were wounded
  • Gunfire erupted inside the Mall of Louisiana food court
  • Five suspects have been taken into custody
  • Authorities limited information due to family sensitivity
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