Sedrick Taylor, 22, was shot and killed at the McDonald’s at 6910 Airline Highway in Baton Rouge on October 18, 2025. The shooting happened around 11:15 a.m., near the intersection of Airline Highway and Prescott Road, and occurred during what investigators believe was a narcotics transaction. Baton Rouge Police homicide detectives responded to the scene; the incident was one of several shootings across the city that day that stretched department resources.

Authorities say the investigation into Taylor’s death is active and no arrests had been announced as of the most recent reports. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Capital Region Crime Stoppers.

If anyone was at the McDonald’s that morning or has information about activity near Airline Highway and Prescott Road, please share what you know with investigators.