In the late hours of a Saturday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a life was abruptly cut short, leaving a family to mourn and a community to wonder. Justin Netter, a 40-year-old male known affectionately to his friends and family as 'Turtle,' was discovered lifeless near a playground at the Port Royal Apartments on Airline Highway. The call came in just before midnight on September 29, 2018, a date that would forever be etched in the memories of those who knew and loved him.
Responding officers found Netter on the ground, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
A native of Baton Rouge, Netter was remembered as a man who found joy in music, cutting hair, and, most importantly, spending precious time with his loved ones. His sudden and violent death prompted an immediate homicide investigation by the Baton Rouge Police Department. Detectives began canvassing the area and piecing together the events that led to the fatal shooting in the apartment complex.
In the days and weeks that followed, the investigation into Justin Netter's murder continued. Authorities publicly appealed for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers. Despite their efforts, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in the case has not been publicly released. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive behind it remain part of an active and ongoing investigation, leaving a resolution yet to be found for the untimely death of Justin Netter.
