16 Year Old Shot And Killed + R. Kelly's Key To City Rescinded

Morning, neighbors! Kayla Harrison here with your brand-new Baton Rouge Daily.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. A teen was shot and killed in the front yard of his home Wednesday night. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Jamar Turnley, 16, was shot multiple times in front of his home on Harelson Street around 8:50 p.m. He died at the scene. There are no known motives or suspects at this time. (WBRZ)
2. A man has been arrested after being accused of intentionally setting fire to a vacant house, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. A spokesman with BRFD says, Eric T. Haugabroo, set fire to a vacant home located in the 1900 block of Thomas H. Delpit Drive on Sept. 26. Officials report at around 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, BRFD investigators along with BRPD arrested Haugabrook in the 1800 block of Virginia St. (WAFB)
3. Louisiana State Representative, C. Denise Marcelle has rescinded a “key to the city” of Baton Rouge given to performer R. Kelly.(WAFB)
4. FEMA introduces a new flood risk rating system that will affect Baton Rouge. (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)
5. A Baton Rouge Community College program receives 1.6 million dollar grant aimed for first-generation students. (BRProud.com)

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— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She holds a Master's Degree in Writing Arts and is grateful to incorporate writing into everything she does. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.