In the late afternoon of Sunday, March 24, 2024, a burst of gunfire shattered the routine of a Baton Rouge neighborhood. Jeffery Doutrive, a 22-year-old male, was fatally shot in a targeted attack in the parking lot of the Save More Market on Nicholson Drive. The incident occurred at approximately 3:07 p.m. as Doutrive was exiting the convenience store.
According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the shooting was not a random act of violence.
It is believed that three men specifically targeted Doutrive, opening fire on him in the parking lot. Doutrive sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Jeffery Doutrive's death is ongoing. As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and the identities of the three suspected gunmen have not been publicly released. Authorities have not yet disclosed a potential motive for the targeted killing. The Baton Rouge Police Department's Homicide Detectives are actively investigating the case and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
