BATON ROUGE, LA — The Baton Rouge Police Department has released the identity of a man killed in a shooting late Saturday night, March 1, 2026. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old D’Andre Smith.
Details of the Incident The shooting occurred in the 2400 block of Osage Street shortly before midnight.
The Call: Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered Smith suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The Outcome: Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation: Homicide detectives have been processing the area for evidence and interviewing potential witnesses. As of Sunday morning, no suspect information or motive has been released by authorities.
Community Impact This incident marks another violent night for the North Baton Rouge community. Local activists and neighbors have expressed growing concern over the frequency of shootings in the area.
How to Help Baton Rouge Police are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting or potential suspects to come forward.
Contact BRPD: Call the Violent Crimes Unit at (225) 389-4869.
Anonymous Tips: You can contact Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-STOP (7867). Callers may be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.