17-year-old was shot and killed while driving on North I-110 near the Hollywood Street exit ramp

Baton Rouge, LA (2/27/2023) – The Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) reported BRPD Homicide Detectives are investigating the shooting death of NYKOBIA KELLER, 17, that occurred last night around 10:37 pm on North I-110 near the Hollywood St exit ramp.  

Keller was shot and killed while driving a vehicle and died at the scene.

The motive and suspect are unknown at this time.

Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact the Violent Crimes Division at (225) 389-4869. If you want to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867.

The recent shootings on the interstate are both alarming and saddening. My administration has been aggressively working to address public safety. The recent reduction in violent crime has been a part of an existing strategy to make our community more safe. We are committed to continuing this work. Our law enforcement community will stand together to capture the person or persons perpetrating these horrible acts of violence. Anyone with information concerning these shootings should come forward immediately. Call Crime Stoppers at 344-STOP.

To the families of the victims in these cowardly acts of violence, I offer my deepest condolences. Additionally, I want you and every member of our community to know we’re working diligently to apprehend the person or persons responsible for these shootings. We will catch them. - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome