A late-night shooting in Baton Rouge ended the life of 23-year-old Samuel Love on March 22, 2026. The initial shooting occurred in the 5600 block of Longfellow Drive; Love then ran to the 3300 block of Haley Drive seeking help but succumbed to his injuries. Officers found his body on Haley Drive at about 9:25 p.m., and investigators determined the shooting began on Longfellow Drive.

Authorities have not released a motive or identified any suspects. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains active as detectives attempt to reconstruct what happened that night. If anyone saw activity in the 5600 block of Longfellow Drive or on Haley Drive that evening, or has information about Samuel’s movements before the shooting, please contact the Baton Rouge Police Department.