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3-year-old child sent to hospital after shooting in Baton Rouge, police say

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a three-year-old child injured Tuesday evening in the 400 block of N. 26th Street.

Officers with the Uniform Patrol Division responded to the scene around 6:38 p.m. on April 15 following reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, they learned that the child had already been transported by private means to Baton Rouge General Mid-City.

Due to the severity of the injuries sustained, detectives were called to the scene. Police said the child was caught in the crossfire during a shooting incident on N. 26th Street.

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As of Wednesday morning, the child is reported to be in stable condition.

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The investigation remains ongoing. Police urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at 225-389-4869 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.

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