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David Riggins

Case from Baton-rouge, LA dated Mar 16, 2019

Victim Details

David Riggins

Male

Black / African American

Baton-rouge

LA

2019-03-16

64

David

Riggins

07/09/2026

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In the early morning hours of a quiet Saturday in Baton Rouge, a dispute fueled by jealousy culminated in the tragic death of David Riggins, a 64-year-old man and former mayor of the small Louisiana town of Vinton. The incident, which unfolded on March 16, 2019, took place in the serene, gated subdivision of St. Regis, shattering the neighborhood's tranquility. Riggins, who was Vinton's first Black alderman and had served as its mayor for approximately six years, was a respected figure known for ...
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  • http://www.wafb.com: Fatal shooting highlights potential dangers of location settings in apps
  • The Advocate: Police: Ex-Vinton mayor fatally shot at home in Baton Rouge after dispute; suspect arrested
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