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18-year-old Jayrick Washington killed in road rage shooting on North I-110 in Baton Rouge
Washington’s vehicle crashed as a result, and the perpetrator(s) fled the scene.
The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking into the death of a man who was shot while in his vehicle on Saturday, March 23.
Identified as Jayrick Washington, 18, the victim was fatally wounded around 12:45 p.m. on North I-110 near the Fuqua Street exit ramp.
According to reports, two vehicles were observed near North I-10 and Dalrymple Drive, maneuvering through traffic.
Upon reaching the Fuqua exit ramp on North I-110, multiple gunshots were discharged.
Washington’s vehicle crashed as a result, and the perpetrator(s) fled the scene.
He was pronounced dead on-site, as per authorities.
Police suspect the shooting may have been motivated by road rage.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting is urged to contact BRPD at (225) 389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867.
