Baton Rouge shooting highlights dangers of online marketplace meetups
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By Ethan Tuttle
Published on April 3, 2026.
A person was shot in the backseat of a stranger's vehicle at an apartment complex in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The victim was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The shooter stole the victim's property and fled the scene shortly after the incident. Lt. L'Jean McKneely from the Baton Rouge Police Department warned of the increasing number of ambushes during social media sales. He suggested that people can take precautions to avoid similar situations, including setting a neutral, safe space in which people can exchange items.
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