BATON ROUGE — A tragic early-morning shooting in Baton Rouge has left 17-year-old Scotlandville Magnet High School student Joshua Robinson dead and another person injured, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.
Authorities confirmed that the incident occurred shortly after 12:18 a.m. on Wednesday, when officers were dispatched to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Harding Boulevard and Plank Road. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both victims were quickly transported to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. One of the individuals remained in critical condition upon arrival, while the second victim sustained injuries that ultimately proved fatal.
The deceased has been identified as 17-year-old Joshua Robinson, a student at Scotlandville Magnet High School. Despite life-saving efforts by medical personnel, Robinson later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The second victim, whose identity has not yet been publicly released, is reported to have survived but remains under medical care.
The Baton Rouge Police Department has not yet released details regarding a possible suspect or motive in the shooting. Investigators are actively working the case, gathering evidence from the scene, and speaking with witnesses in an effort to determine what led to the violence.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the local community, particularly within Scotlandville Magnet High School, where students and staff are mourning the loss of one of their own. Robinson’s death adds to ongoing concerns about youth violence in the Baton Rouge area, as families and community leaders call for answers and increased safety measures.
Officials have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist investigators as they continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
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