Multiple people wounded in Mall of Louisiana shooting, suspects still at large

Gunfire erupted at a Louisiana shopping mall on Thursday, leaving multiple wounded, authorities said, in the latest Bayou State mass shooting.

The attack unfolded at about 2 p.m. local time near the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, city police said.

There were no immediate arrests as “shooter(s) were still at large,” according to a Baton Rouge Police Department statement posted shortly after 2:30 p.m. CDT.

“I am aware of the active shooter scene at the Mall of Louisiana,” Gov. Jeff Landry said in a statement. “I am in coordination with law enforcement and we will update as we know more. Please avoid the area. Sharon and I are praying for those affected and are grateful for a quick response by our law enforcement officials.”

This shooting happened about 250 miles from Shreveport, where eight children were gunned down on Sunday.

Seven of those young victims were the children of gunman Shamar Elkins, 31, who was killed in a confrontation police after he carjacked a person at gunpoint, officials said.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates

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