2 injured in separate shootings only hours apart in Baton Rouge, officials say

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Police Department responded to two separate shootings that left two people with injuries on Monday, May 5.

BRPD was initially called around 8:40 p.m. to 2400 Highland Road to investigate a reported shooting.

Officers found one person who had been shot. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening, BRPD said.

As the investigation unfolded, detectives learned that an argument between two men took place before the shooting.

According to BRPD, one of the men pushed the other, and the one who was pushed retrieved a gun and began to shoot.

The shooting victim “was not the intended target,” BRPD said.

EMS confirmed that one person was taken to the hospital in connection with the shooting.

Three hours later, officers were called to a second shooting in Baton Rouge. BRPD responded to the 200 block of Taft Street around 11:40 p.m. and found one person who had been shot. Their injuries were also not considered life-threatening.

BRPD said the shooting suspect was taken into custody. The identity of the accused gunman and their charges have not been released.

At this time, police believe that the shootings are not connected.

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