An 18-year-old woman was killed and another person was critically injured in a shooting on Geronimo Street on Sunday night, Baton Rouge Police said.
Kevinesha McDowell died at the scene, a police spokesman said. The other victim’s injuries are life-threatening.
The shooting happened at about 10 p.m. in the 3500 block of Geronimo, a few blocks from Plank Road, the spokesperson said. Police believe the two were shot by a family member after an argument.
One person died at the scene and another was taken to the hospital.
“The shooter became upset and shot two sisters, killing one. The other is fighting for her life in the hospital,” BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely said.
Sources say their brother is the gunman.
“We had a number of witnesses there and other family members when this incident occurred, so we do have information on the shooter. We haven’t released his name at this time. It is a male suspect we are looking for. We are hoping that he turns himself in,” McKneely said.
The family was gathered to honor another brother, 19-year-old Kevin Dunn Jr., who was shot and killed just last Thursday.
People close to the situation say Kevineisha had just given birth two months ago. Anntaesha has three children of her own and has been looking after her seven siblings since their mother died in 2016.
As of late Wednesday, Anntaesha remained in critical condition.
Family members set up a GoFundMe account to assist with the funeral and burial arrangements of Kevineisha and Kevin.
Police have not yet identified a suspect or given a motive in the shooting.
Call Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867 if you have any information.
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