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Despite summer uptick in killings, Baton Rouge homicides still on a decline compared to 2022

Por: The Advocate Crime July 23, 2023

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The number of killings in East Baton Rouge Parish is still on a decline compared to years prior, even after the parish saw a slight plateau in May following a deadly spate shootings.According to records kept by The Advocate — and checked against data from Baton Rouge police, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies — 63 homicides had occurred within the parish as of 7 a.m. July 21, a 10% drop compared to the 70 that had... + full article



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