Late on a Monday night in Baton Rouge, 26-year-old Jecody Ross was found lying on the roadway just outside his vehicle in the 3600 block of Chippewa Street. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene on July 19, 2021, around 11:34 p.m. The Baton Rouge Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit took over the investigation.

Initial reports say motive and suspects were not known and authorities asked the public for help, including tips to Crime Stoppers.

If anyone saw activity on Chippewa Street that night or has information about what led to Jecody Ross’s killing, contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers.