Driver shot while trying to avoid man walking in road in Baton Rouge

June 22, 2023 Mary Weyand Local News 0

Driver shot while trying to avoid man walking in road in Baton Rouge
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BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on Scenic Highway on Monday, June 19.

According to the police, an elderly man was driving on Scenic Highway near Walnut Street when a man crossed the road almost directly in front of the vehicle.

The driver slammed on his brakes to avoid the pedestrian and told him to stay off the road. Police said that the pedestrian fired multiple gunshots and hit the driver.

The driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Capital Region Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.

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