BATON ROUGE, La. - (KMDL-FM) - In the early morning hours of Monday, February 2 in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, video shows six men exiting a vehicle and opening fire into a home, leaving one injured.

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Baton Rouge Daytona Avenue Shooting
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Early Morning Shooting on Daytona Avenue Under Investigation

Law enforcement authorities are actively investigating a violent shooting that took place early Saturday morning on Daytona Avenue. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO), multiple gunmen opened fire on a residential home in the neighborhood.

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The sheriff’s office reports that the incident occurred at approximately 4:00 a.m. when six individuals exited a dark-colored vehicle and fired several shots into a house. Deputies responding to the scene confirmed that the suspects discharged firearms multiple times.

According to WBRZ.com "Deputies said a male inside the residence sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting."

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Sheriff’s Office Ongoing Investigation

East Baton Rouge Sheriff Office detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officials have stated that the attack does not appear to be random, suggesting that it may be targeted, though specific motives and suspect details have not yet been released.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Read more at WBRZ.com.

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