A late-afternoon shooting on April 7, 2026, left Fredrick Scott dead in the 5100 block of Sherwood Street in Baton Rouge. Scott, 47, was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was taken from the pavement to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Baton Rouge Police Department opened a homicide investigation and detectives canvassed the area and interviewed potential witnesses.

Investigators have not released a motive or identified any suspects, and no arrests have been announced. The case remains open and active as the department asks the public for information that could help resolve who was responsible for Scott’s death.

If anyone saw activity on Sherwood Street that afternoon or has information about this shooting, please contact the Baton Rouge Police Department.