Baton Rouge, LA – Police Respond To Shooting At Walmart On Bluebonnet Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA (August 6, 2019) – Local police officials responded to a Walmart on Bluebonnet Blvd in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, August 6th. The intersection of Burbank Dr. and Bluebonnet Blvd was closed for some time due to police activity. The roadway was re-opened at around 1:40 p.m. 

An altercation took place in the customer service line inside of Walmart around 1:00 pm on Tuesday.  During the altercation, the two patrons involved pulled out guns on each other.  As the altercation escalated, one of the patrons fired their weapon several times, hitting an uninvolved individual. The victim of the shooting was in Walmart buying a lunchbox for their child when injured. 

Reports state that the victim was hit multiple times by gunshots, but the injuries he sustained were non-life threatening. He was transported to a local area hospital, in a private vehicle, for treatment of his injuries.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for a full recovery of any injured parties.

Personal Injury Accidents in Baton Rouge

Personal injury accidents can be potentially deadly. They are usually unexpected occurrences, but millions happen each year in the United States.

Victims can reach out to a qualified Baton Rouge personal injury attorney in order to seek assistance and hold the at-fault party accountable.

Fisher Injury Lawyers has a proven track record in the state of Louisiana. We have helped win over $125 million for our clients, and our firm has a 98 percent success rate for all our personal injury cases. Please, don’t hesitate to contact our offices at 225-766-1234 if you or a loved one has been injured due to negligent or reckless behavior. 

Note: To write and construct these stories, we utilize a variety of sources including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accidents. As we are not present on the scene, these accounts may not reflect the reality of the situation or the injuries sustained. If you notice any discrepancies between our content and the accident, please inform our office as soon as possible and we will make the necessary corrections.

Disclaimer: Fisher Injury Lawyers is an involved member of our local community, and as such, our intent is always to improve the lives and safety of those in our community. These accidents are a devastating reality of life in our cities and across our state. Our hearts go out to all those affected by them. We hope that by casting a light on these accidents, we will encourage others to take more care in their daily lives to avoid accidents in the future. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information included in them should not be construed as legal or medical advice. If you’ve been involved in an accident, you should contact a qualified attorney to discuss the specifics of your case. We wish the best for all those affected by these accidents. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.