Crime
30-year-old Leonard Browder killed after shooting on Shelley Street in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. — Authorities are investigating a homicide after a man succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained on Monday, January 6.
The Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) identified the victim as 30-year-old Leonard Browder.
Officers were alerted around 4 p.m. after being flagged down near the intersection of Shelley Street and Scenic Highway about a single-vehicle crash.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered Browder in a nearby field. It was determined that he had been struck by gunfire.
Browder was transported to a local hospital for treatment but later died from his injuries, police confirmed.
At this time, no suspects have been identified, and a motive for the shooting remains unclear.
Investigators are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the BRPD Violent Crimes Unit at (225) 389-4869 or reach out to Capital Region Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867. Tips can be provided anonymously, and individuals may be eligible for a cash reward.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Crime
Teen Killed, Another Critically Injured in Targeted Shooting Near Columbia Mall – Suspect in Custody
Columbia, MD – A teenage boy was killed, and another remains in critical condition following a targeted shooting near The Mall in Columbia on Saturday evening.
According to Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der, the shooting did not occur inside the mall but took place in the vicinity of the Lidl grocery store and a bus stop on Little Patuxent Parkway.
Mall operations were unaffected and proceeded as normal, closing at 8 p.m.
Authorities have arrested 18-year-old Emmetson Zeah of Columbia in connection with the double shooting.
Zeah has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and other related offenses.
The incident occurred on February 22 at approximately 5:52 p.m. when police responded to reports of gunfire in the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, identified as 16-year-old Michael Robertson, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, 15-year-old Blake McCray, was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he remains in critical condition.
Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted attack; however, the motive remains unclear.
During a search of Zeah’s residence, authorities recovered the firearm used in the crime as well as the clothing he allegedly wore during the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.