Crime
22-year-old Kendrick Profit arrested for murder of 8-year-old Diellon Daniels in Swan Avenue shooting
The vehicle was occupied by a pregnant woman, identified as the mother, and her three young children. Remarkably, the mother was unharmed; however, all three children sustained gunshot injuries.
A 22-year-old man, Kendrick Profit, has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that claimed the life of 8-year-old Diellon Daniels in what police are calling a “targeted attack.”
Profit was taken into custody and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, five counts of attempted first-degree murder, obstruction of justice, and illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 27, in the 1000 block of Swan Avenue near Scenic Highway in Baton Rouge. Several Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) units and ambulances responded to reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a Honda Accord riddled with bullets that had crashed into a tree. An extensive investigation of the scene revealed approximately 60 shell casings, underscoring the severity of the attack.
The vehicle was occupied by a pregnant woman, identified as the mother, and her three young children. Remarkably, the mother was unharmed; however, all three children sustained gunshot injuries.
The boys were rushed to the hospital, with one in critical condition and the other two in serious condition. Tragically, 8-year-old Diellon Daniels succumbed to his injuries.
The mother, shaken by the ordeal, went into labor the following day, November 28.
Authorities noted that Profit has a history of criminal activity, including prior arrests for theft and aggravated flight from an officer.
The investigation remains active as police work to uncover the motive behind the targeted attack and whether additional suspects were involved.
BRPD officials have emphasized their commitment to ensuring justice for young Diellon and his family.
The tragic incident has left the Baton Rouge community reeling, as calls for an end to gun violence resonate louder than ever. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Baton Rouge Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
Crime
23-year-old Donell Gause killed after shooting in North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
A tragic shooting early Wednesday claimed the life of a young man in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood.
The victim, identified as 23-year-old Donell Gause, was found lying in the street after police responded to a report of gunfire in the 1100 block of South Francisco Avenue around 12:45 a.m.
Emergency responders transported Gause to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
The case is currently under investigation by detectives from Area 4, who are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact law enforcement.