Matthew Fortenberry

Murdered

On March 16, 2023, 11-year-old Matthew Anthony Fortenberry of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was fatally shot in a tragic incident involving a hostage situation. The event occurred on Crestway Avenue, where Matthew was in a vehicle with several other people when the shooting took place. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 17-year-old Kelton Maloid was allegedly holding Matthew and four of his family members hostage at gunpoint. Maloid had been feuding with a member of Matthew's family and w ...Read More

The Advocate: Before 11-year-old was killed, he and his family were held hostage, Baton Rouge police say

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