Fatal Shooting + Credit Card Fraud + Student Found With Gun

Hey, Baton Rouge! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

First, today's weather:

Rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 83 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a fatal shooting Wednesday, according to a spokesman with the department. Police say Cedric Williams, 44, was shot multiple times in the 4000 block of West Brookstown Dr., near Prescott Rd. and Evangeline St. around 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 28. Williams was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. A motive and suspect are unknown at this time. (WAFB)
2. The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for public’s help identifying person who allegedly used stolen credit card. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the person in the photos on their website is accused of stealing a credit card and purchasing $4500.00 worth of computer equipment from a local business. Any information should be reported to the BRPD. (BRProud.com)
3. A sixth grade student was charged after bringing loaded gun on campus at Woodlawn Middle School by the East Baton Rouge School Drug Task Force. (BRProud.com)
4. The Baton Rouge jobless rate dips to 5% in August, which is below the national average. (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)
5. Baton Rouge public schools briefly lose internet access after the Central Office loses power. (The Advocate)

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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.