Baton Rouge, LA (3/17/2023) – Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) reported BRPD Detectives are investigating the shooting of an 11-year-old.
Matthew Fortenberry, 11, was shot and killed in the 5600 block of Crestway Ave around 6:46 pm yesterday evening while sitting inside a vehicle. Matthew was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
BRPD Officers located a 17-year-old suspect in the 6300 Block of Greenwell St suffering from gunshot injuries. The juvenile suspect was transported to a local hospital. The suspect was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for first-degree murder, four counts of attempted first-degree murder, false imprisonment with a dangerous weapon, and illegal discharge of a firearm.
The motive for this shooting is unknown at this time.
This shooting is still under investigation.
Anonymous tips can be reported to the Capital Region Crime Stoppers by calling (225) 344-7867.
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