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Deputies investigating after witness calls saying man was shot, killed in front of his apartment

6 days 13 hours 55 minutes ago Tuesday, December 17 2024 Dec 17, 2024 December 17, 2024 6:33 AM December 17, 2024 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE - Deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that happened late Monday night off Perkins Road. 

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said a witness called around 10 p.m. Monday and said they saw a man being approached as he was entering his apartment in Orleans Place Condominiums and was shot. The victim then fled the area, according to the sheriff's office. 

Deputies said Courtney Hart, 35, ran away and died on Metarie Avenue. 

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact EBRSO at (225) 389-5000 or CrimeStoppers at (224) 344-7867. 

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