On the afternoon of Saturday, June 13, 2026, 22-year-old J’Sinn Bazile was found inside an apartment in the 3100 block of Pampas Street in Baton Rouge with what appeared to be fatal gunshot wounds. Officers from the Baton Rouge Police Department discovered Bazile around 5:00 p.m.; he was pronounced dead at the scene. He is described as a Black male.

Authorities opened a homicide investigation but initially had no clear motive or identified suspects. The discovery came amid a single weekend that included three separate fatal shootings involving young people, prompting community expressions of heartbreak and concern about escalating violence.

As of the latest reports, the case remains unsolved and no arrests have been announced. Anyone who knew Bazile or who has information that could help investigators is asked to come forward.