10 people injured in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana food court on Thursday, with Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse describing the incident as "targeted." Two groups got into an argument around 1:20 p.m. that escalated into gunfire, with some victims sustaining critical injuries requiring surgery. The shooting was not random violence, authorities said, though no suspects have been apprehended.

The mall's operations remain disrupted as the investigation continues, potentially affecting retail and dining revenue during a typically busy time. Local businesses may face reduced customer traffic as safety concerns linger following the incident, which comes less than a week after another deadly shooting in Shreveport that claimed eight children's lives.

Louisiana State Police have joined the investigation alongside local authorities, with Governor Jeff Landry advising people to avoid the area near the mall approximately nine miles southeast of downtown Baton Rouge. While the scene is no longer considered active, the investigation remains ongoing with no arrests made.