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BRPD investigating South Sherwood Forest shooting that left one dead, another in critical condition

5 hours 37 seconds ago Monday, July 14 2025 Jul 14, 2025 July 14, 2025 11:13 AM July 14, 2025 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead along South Sherwood Forest Boulevard this weekend. 

Police said that the shooting happened Sunday morning around 2:38 a.m. on Sherwood near Airline Highway. 

Two people were sitting in a car when they were shot multiple times. The car's driver, 44-year-old Byron Howard, died after being brought to the hospital. The car's passenger was also taken to the hospital and is in critical condition, officials said.

Detectives are still investigating the shooting and have not named a suspect. 

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