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Woman injured, suspect dead after Baton Rouge shooting

Woman expected to be OK with non-life-threatening injuries
Multiple people have been shot near a doctor’s office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, according to reporter Jonah Gilmore.
Multiple people have been shot near a doctor’s office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, according to reporter Jonah Gilmore.
By Rich Barak
Updated March 2, 2021

A woman is expected to survive after being shot during a domestic situation in a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, parking lot, according to reporter Johnston von Springer.

The man, believed to be the woman’s husband, reportedly pulled out a gun and shot the female before turning the gun on himself, von Springer reported. The suspect has died, according to von Springer, citing an East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman.

The shooting happened Tuesday by a counseling office near Essen Lane and Picardy Avenue, according to reporter Jonah Gilmore.

This is a developing story. Please return to AJC.com for updates.

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