On the evening of January 6, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 38-year-old Eric Lamont Ricks was fatally shot. The Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a call around 7:20 p.m. in the 3100 block of Oak Crest Drive, off Greenwell Springs Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered Mr. Ricks had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
At the time of the initial reports, investigators had not determined a motive for the shooting, and no suspects had been
identified. The case was taken over by homicide detectives who began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers. As of now, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the death of Eric Lamont Ricks.
