Baton Rouge Police Homicide Team Probes Deadly Shooting With One Fatality

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Baton Rouge Police Homicide Team Probes Deadly Shooting With One Fatality

Baton Rouge police are investigating a tragic shooting that resulted in one fatality early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 12:18 a.m. in the 4600 block of Divincenti Drive, situated near Plank Road and close to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.

Details of the Incident

Upon arrival, officers discovered 22-year-old Kyland Hamilton inside a vehicle. He was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency services transported Hamilton to a local hospital.

Despite medical efforts, the young man succumbed to his injuries. The Baton Rouge Police Homicide Team is actively investigating this case, striving to gather more information and clarify the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Call for Information

The police are urging the public to assist in the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this shooting is encouraged to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at 225-389-4869.

Overview of the Investigation

  • Location: 4600 block of Divincenti Drive, near Plank Road
  • Time: 12:18 a.m., early Saturday morning
  • Victim: Kyland Hamilton, 22 years old
  • Condition: Multiple gunshot wounds, later died in the hospital

The investigation remains active as detectives work to uncover the details surrounding this fatal incident.