Kevin Jackson, 26, was shot dead in the early morning hours of May 22, 2025, at the Avalon Apartments on Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge. Police responding around 5:35 a.m. found two people with gunshot wounds; Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim, an unidentified woman, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

Baton Rouge Police Homicide detectives are investigating and have asked the public to contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers with information that could lead to an arrest.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about Kevin’s last known whereabouts at the Avalon Apartments, please share what you know with investigators.