Crime
7-year-old Diellon Daniels killed after shooting on Swan Avenue in Baton Rouge
The two younger siblings sustained serious injuries, with one reportedly undergoing surgery.
Baton Rouge, LA — A horrifying incident unfolded on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 27, when a car carrying a pregnant mother and her three young children was targeted in a shooting.
The attack left one child dead and two others hospitalized, sparking outrage and grief in the local community.
At approximately 2:00 p.m., Baton Rouge Police Department officers and emergency responders were dispatched to the 1000 block of Swan Avenue, near Scenic Highway, following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they discovered a Honda Accord that had been riddled with bullets and had crashed into a tree outside a local barbershop.
The driver, a pregnant mother, was unharmed. However, her three young sons, who were passengers in the vehicle, were all struck by gunfire.
Witnesses described the chaos as the shooting occurred. John Willis III, the owner of the barbershop where the vehicle crashed, recounted the terrifying moments.
“You could still hear the shots. Kids screaming, hollering. People running around with blood on them. It all happened so fast,” Willis said.
Investigators recovered approximately 60 shell casings from the scene, evidence of the brutal and indiscriminate nature of the attack.
The three children were rushed to the hospital. Family members later confirmed that the eldest boy, seven-year-old Diellon Daniels, succumbed to his injuries.
The two younger siblings sustained serious injuries, with one reportedly undergoing surgery.
The police have not yet disclosed the ages of the surviving boys.
Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse condemned the shooting as a deliberate and senseless act of violence.
“I hope that people are as mad as I am,” Chief Morse said. “There’s 20 or 30 shell casings in the street. This car was hit about that many times, but it’s not worth it.”
Willis, reflecting on the event, shared a chilling detail. Moments before the shooting, his daughter had asked if she and her friends could play outside.
“I told her no because they didn’t have any adult supervision. Good thing they didn’t go outside. That’s how close to home this hit,” Willis said.
Authorities are actively investigating the case but have not yet identified suspects or a motive. The incident has left the Baton Rouge community grieving and demanding justice for the innocent lives affected.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Baton Rouge Police Department or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
CHICAGO — Authorities have launched an investigation following a fatal overnight shooting that occurred on the city’s South Side, leaving one man dead.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident took place shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West 44th Street, within the Grand Boulevard neighborhood.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old man lying unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives from the CPD Area One unit are leading the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or call 911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at CPDtip.com to assist investigators.