Louisiana Governor Reports Active Shooter Scene At Mall Of Louisiana Food Court
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry reported an active shooter at the Mall of Louisiana food court in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, prompting a large law enforcement response and warnings to avoid the area.
Attorney General Liz Murrill said the shooting occurred in the mall's crowded food court, and mall spokesperson Lindsay Kahn confirmed a shooting while deferring questions to police. Governor Jeff Landry posted on X that he was coordinating with law enforcement and urged people to avoid the area. He thanked officers and said he and his wife were grateful for the quick response. Officials have not confirmed injuries, fatalities, or a motive as police secure the scene.
The incident unfolded rapidly after the governor's post; images posted online showed a heavy police presence and officers at multiple mall entrances. News outlets relayed the officials' statements while investigators work to establish a timeline and release more information.
đ Key Facts
- Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry confirmed on X that authorities were responding to an 'active shooter' at the Mall of Louisiana.
- Attorney General Liz Murrill said the shooting occurred in the mall's food court.
- Landry said he was coordinating with law enforcement, urged the public to avoid the area, and later thanked officers, saying he and his wife were grateful for the quick response.
- Mall spokesperson Lindsay Kahn confirmed a shooting occurred and referred questions to police.
- Officials have not yet confirmed the number of injuries or fatalities or the motive behind the shooting.
- Images posted online showed a major police presence at the mall.
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- Attorney General Liz Murrill said the shooting occurred in the mall's food court.
- Mall spokesperson Lindsay Kahn confirmed that a shooting happened and referred questions to police.
- Governor Landry publicly thanked law enforcement and said he and his wife were grateful for the quick response.
- Images posted online showed a major police presence at the mall.
- Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry publicly confirmed on X that authorities were responding to an 'active shooter' at the Mall of Louisiana.
- Landry stated he was in coordination with law enforcement and urged the public to avoid the area.
- Officials have not yet confirmed the number of injuries or fatalities or what led to the shooting.