Police investigating deadly shooting at gas station in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A woman’s body was found at the Fast Lane Gas Station, 12567 Florida Boulevard on Sunday, Mar. 3.

The Baton Rouge Police Department responded around 5:45 p.m. and found that the woman had been shot in the head. The identity of the woman is not known at this time.

Detectives have not determined when the shooting took place. They are searching for a motive and suspect in this deadly shooting.

Woman taken to hospital after shooting near store in Baton Rouge

The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office was also called to the scene around 5:45 p.m. They confirmed the identity of the person who was killed as Abby Burt, 21.

We will share further information when it becomes available.

If anyone has information about this deadly shooting, call the Violent Crimes Unit at (225) 389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867.

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