Crime
Scotlandville Magnet High School Student 17-year-old Anthony Robinson Killed in Shooting
Baton Rouge authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Anthony Robinson, a student at Scotlandville Magnet High School, who was killed Monday afternoon in the 1900 block of Bradfield Avenue near Scotland Avenue.
According to police, Robinson was shot just before 3 p.m. on March 10, shortly after stepping off a school bus.
Investigators believe the shooter, a 16-year-old suspect, was responsible for the attack.
The suspect was later apprehended with the assistance of East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO) deputies and has been booked into the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center on charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and illegal use of weapons.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at (225) 389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS) expressed its condolences in an official statement, mourning the loss of Robinson and pledging support for students and staff in the wake of this tragedy:
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic loss of one of our own, 17-year-old Anthony Robinson, who was taken from us due to senseless and unnecessary violence Monday afternoon.
This heartbreaking event has deeply impacted our school community. As we mourn this devastating loss, we want to assure you that the Baton Rouge Police Department is actively investigating and working to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Anthony’s family, friends, and all who knew and loved him during this incredibly difficult time. To support our students and staff, I CARE counselors will be available on campus this week to provide guidance and comfort to anyone in need.
In times like these, it is important that we come together as a community, offering strength and support to one another. Let us lean on each other as we navigate this difficult moment together.”
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.