There were 149 murders inside of the city limits of our state capital last year. The murder rate is one of the highest in the country.
This murder was in a very nice area of town, over 50 shots fired in a vehicle during daylight hours. No arrest as of yet.
Trubleeda is deadTrueBleeda, real name Donte Dorsey, was seen as a rising star in the rap world, gaining a growing audience on Spotify where he had picked up more than 2,800 monthly listens and four of his five most-streamed songs clocking around 15,000 plays at least.
His last video, Soul Survivor, was released on February 22, just three days before his tragic death.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, recorded 149 homicides in 2021, with more than 24 murders occurring via drive-by shootings or people riding in or sitting in cars.
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome said in a statement: “Today, we have seen yet another troubling episode of gun violence shake the core of our community with a shooting along Bluebonnet Blvd. this afternoon.
“This violence affects the lives of everyone within our parish. While we work to bring justice to the victims, we must understand that we cannot be controlled by fear.
“We must work together to identify those committing criminal activity and instil accountability, to create a safer community for everyone.
“Baton Rouge residents deserve to live in a community of peace. I am confident as we band together, we as a community can overcome these challenges for a better future.”
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