On the afternoon of New Year's Day 2025, the life of Terry Wayne Jones Jr., a 35-year-old male, was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire in Baton Rouge. The shooting occurred around 3:24 p.m. at the intersection of Longfellow Drive and Hollywood Street. When officers from the Baton Rouge Police Department arrived at the scene, they found Jones suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He died at the scene, marking the first homicide of the year in the city.
The investigation into the violent death of Terry Jones was immediately launched as authorities began searching for answers. In the days that followed, little information was released about a potential suspect or the motive behind the deadly shooting. His family was left to grieve, preparing for a celebration of life service which was held later in January.
Months of investigation by the Baton Rouge Police Department eventually led to a significant development in the case. On Friday, July 4, 2025, authorities arrested 26-year-old Devante Adams. Adams was taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the killing of Terry Jones, bringing a sense of progress to an investigation that began on the very first day of the year.
