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Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead, 5 wounded

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Law enforcement vehicles parked at the Mall of Louisiana after a shooting, on April 23, 2026, in Baton Rouge
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Two groups exchanged gunfire inside a food court on Thursday (April 23, 2026) at the Mall of Louisiana, in Baton Rouge, U.S., killing one person and wounding five more, police said.

Authorities had initially said as many as 10 people were injured, but the number was changed a few hours after the shooting in Baton Rouge. Police said five people were arrested.

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