William Hills, 23, was found shot multiple times inside his vehicle on Byron Avenue in Baton Rouge on the evening of March 29, 2026. He was taken to a nearby hospital but died from his injuries. Baton Rouge police say the shooting occurred on Beechwood Drive near Shelley Street.

The incident was one of two fatal shootings in the city that night. In the days after the killing, investigators had not publicly identified a suspect or announced a motive, and the inquiry remains ongoing.

If anyone witnessed activity around Beechwood Drive or Byron Avenue that evening, or has dashcam or doorbell footage that could help, please contact the Baton Rouge Police Department.