Baton Rouge, La. (10/21/2022) – According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, nine people were injured near Southern University’s Campus in Baton Rouge. Seven of those injured were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
The shootings occurred around 2 am Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity House on Harding Boulevard across the street from the University.
Southern University released the following statement:
“This morning, a shooting occurred near Southern University and A&M College. The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating. While this unfortunate incident happened off campus at a non-University sponsored event, the University strongly condemns any act of violence. We are keeping anyone affected by this incident in our thoughts. Officials, including the Southern University Police Department, are continuing to work to ensure that students, employees, alumni and other visitors to campus are safe during this Homecoming weekend. Details, including any changes to security protocols and Homecoming activities, will be shared as they are updated.”
