William Hills, a 23-year-old man, was fatally shot on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The incident took place on Beechwood Drive near Shelley Street. Hills was discovered inside his vehicle on Byron Avenue, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
The Baton Rouge Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the shooting.
In the immediate aftermath of the event, authorities had not yet identified a suspect or determined a motive for the shooting. The investigation was reported to be in its preliminary stages as of the day following the incident. Law enforcement officials have encouraged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation. At this time, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with the death of William Hills.
