Rodrick Cook, 17, was shot and killed on April 27, 2021, in the early hours on Matilda Street in Baton Rouge. The shooting occurred at approximately 12:46 a.m.; another 17-year-old male was wounded and taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Rodrick was a student and football player at Istrouma High School, remembered as a son, brother, nephew, and friend.

The Baton Rouge Police Department’s Homicide Division opened an investigation and asked anyone with information to contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers. No suspects or arrests have been announced in connection with Rodrick’s death, and the case remains unresolved.

If anyone knew Rodrick or has information about what happened that night on Matilda Street, please contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers.