Byron Chris Batiste, a 32-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on November 23, 2019, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The incident occurred on Prescott Road, where Batiste was the first of three men gunned down within a 24-hour period. This violent spike marked the third consecutive weekend of increased violence in the area. Batiste's death has left the community in shock and mourning, as they grapple with the senseless loss of life.
The Baton Rouge Police Department
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