Police Investigate Shooting + BRFD Helping With Recovery Efforts

Welcome back, Baton Rouge! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Baton Rouge.

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. Two people were wounded in a shooting south of Winbourne Avenue, according to Baton Rouge police. The victims were rushed to the hospital, but their injuries didn't seem life-threatening at the time. Police are still investigating. (The Advocate)
2. The Baton Rouge Fire Department has been assisting Jefferson Parish officials on the ground since Sept. 16. On Saturday, Oct. 2, BRFD sent two fire engines, nine responders, and a chief’s unit to help respond to emergency calls. The Baton Rouge Fire Department is helping to rebuild the city in Jefferson Parish after Hurricane Ida's destruction. (BRProud.com)
3. A Baton Rouge man was convicted again of holding a mirror under a stall in a women's restroom and won't get a third trial. (The Advocate)
4. Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the 8th pediatric death from COVID-19 in the state’s fourth surge. (BRProud.com)
5. Louisiana Economic Development launched the Diversity in Entrepreneurship Initiative to help minority- and women-owned businesses grow. (klax-tv.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.