A verbal dispute on a Friday afternoon in Baton Rouge escalated into a fatal shooting that killed 41-year-old Roderick Williams. On April 3 at about 2:58 p.m. Williams was shot multiple times along Scenic Highway. He was taken to a local hospital but later died of his injuries.

The Baton Rouge Police Department opened a homicide investigation and asked the public for help. Investigators announced arrests on April 15, 2026: 20-year-old Jaylynn Shampine and 24-year-old Daveon Anderson were booked on second-degree murder charges. Anderson’s record was reported to include prior arrests for motor vehicle theft and criminal property damage.

Williams’ family and the community were left mourning. If anyone saw the incident on Scenic Highway that afternoon or has information about the dispute that preceded the shooting, please contact the Baton Rouge Police Department.