Crime
22-year-old Melique Etienne Killed in Suspected Robbery on Cathedral Drive in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in what authorities believe was a robbery attempt.
The victim, 22-year-old Melique Etienne, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the 3700 block of Cathedral Drive, near Wyandotte Street, shortly before 6:30 p.m.
Emergency responders arrived on scene and rendered aid; however, Etienne was pronounced dead shortly thereafter due to the severity of his injuries.
According to preliminary findings from the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD), investigators believe Etienne was shot during an attempted robbery.
BRPD Chief T.J. Morse confirmed that several individuals were detained at the scene in connection with the incident.
However, as of Wednesday morning, no formal arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the BRPD Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-STOP (7867).
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.