Marcus Cook, 31, was shot and killed in the early morning of September 29, 2021, in the 1200 block of South Boulevard in Baton Rouge. Officers arrived at about 2:12 a.m. and found Cook with fatal gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Baton Rouge Police Department opened a homicide investigation, but initial public updates offered few details. Investigators had not identified a suspect or a motive, and authorities described the case as ongoing. Detectives asked the public to contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers with any information.

If anyone knew Marcus Cook, saw activity in the 1200 block of South Boulevard that morning, or has information that could help, please contact the Baton Rouge Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers.