Police in Baton Rouge have apprehended two individuals for their alleged involvement in a nightclub shooting that left 12 individuals injured.
Nikeal Franklin, 19, was charged with 12 counts of attempted first-degree murder. Jy’Shaun Jackson, who is also 19, was charged with 12 counts of principal to attempted first-degree murder.
The incident occurred on January 22nd at the Dior Bar & Lounge and was reportedly not a random act of violence, but rather targeted at a specific partygoer.
Prior to the shooting, a themed party was taking place at the nightclub. Southern University and Louisiana State University were celebrating the kick-off of a new school semester.
However, spokespeople for both universities claim that the parties were not officially affiliated with either school.
The investigation remains ongoing, but authorities have not released further details.
The area of Baton Rouge has faced a persistent issue with gun violence, with another recent shooting near Southern University leaving 9 individuals injured.