Police discuss recent rash of violence in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department held a news conference on Friday, May 26 to discuss the recent shootings in Baton Rouge.

Law enforcement continues to investigate a rash of shootings that began over the weekend and continued into the work week beginning Monday, May 22.

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