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Baton Rouge woman shot at 6 times during argument, suspect faces multiple charges

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man connected to a shooting that injured a woman in 2024.

Marquise Morris, 28, of Baton Rouge, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and illegal use of weapons.

On July 15, 2024, Baton Rouge Police responded to an apartment complex on Brightside Drive about a reported shooting where Morris and the woman had been living together.

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Police said that Morris and the woman were arguing with each other before the shooting. During the argument, Morris grabbed the woman’s gun and shot at her six times. She was struck in her back and right arm.

After the shooting, the 28-year-old took the woman’s car keys and drove off in her blue Hyundai.

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Reportedly, Morris was seen running out of the apartment complex by two witnesses who lived at the location and described him as “emotionally distraught.”

Furthermore, the investigation revealed blood was found on the floor inside the apartment, along with five spent bullet casings.

Morris was booked in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Aug. 12 and had his first court appearance on Wednesday.

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