Death – Man shot dead inside his home on Heidel Avenue Tuesday night, Baton Rouge police say | Crime/Police
A man died after being shot in his home late Tuesday night, the Baton Rouge Police Department said in a press release.
Officers were called to 5957 Heidel Ave. around 11 p.m., according to BRPD. Upon arrival, they found 74-year-old Junies Jones with a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe the shots came from outside of the house.
Police did not provide any details about a suspect or a possible motive.
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Another homicide was reported in the same area Wednesday morning, but it is unclear if the two shootings are related, officials said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Violent Crimes Unit at 389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at 344-7867.
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