Leonardo Marcus Winfield was 33 when he was shot on April 5, 2024, in the 100 block of West Garfield Street in Baton Rouge. Police arrived at about 10:43 p.m. and found him with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital and died there on April 7, 2024, after two days of treatment; the Baton Rouge Police Department ruled his death a homicide.

Investigators have released few details about what led to the shooting. No motive has been made public and no suspects have been identified. The Violent Crimes Unit is asking anyone who saw or heard anything related to the incident to come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.

If anyone has information about Leonardo’s movements that night or knows someone who might, please contact the Baton Rouge Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit.