Timothy Elbert, 36, was fatally shot in the early evening of January 27, 2026, in Baton Rouge. Police say the shooting occurred at about 5:45 p.m. in the 2500 block of North Street. Officers responding to a call found Elbert lying in the roadway with at least one gunshot wound; he was taken to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead.

The Baton Rouge Police Department’s homicide division opened an investigation and is searching for any suspect or suspects. No arrests have been announced. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Violent Crimes Division or Crime Stoppers.

If anyone saw activity on North Street around 5:45 p.m. on January 27 or has information that could help, please share what is known with investigators.