1 hurt in accidental shooting in Baton Rouge Sunday morning

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — An accidental shooting left one person hurt at an apartment Sunday morning.

An East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokesperson confirmed the shooting happened on Jefferson Highway after a firearm was accidentally discharged. The person who was shot was left with non-life-threatening injuries.

Deputies said the shooting happened inside an apartment. No further details were released.

Another Baton Rouge shooting over the weekend left one person dead. Police said a 25-year-old victim died Saturday night in the 1700 block of North Harco Drive near South Choctaw Drive. No suspect has been identified as officers continue investigating.

Tips regarding crime in Baton Rouge can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.

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