On the night of January 8, 2024, 22-year-old Malaakk Ross was found shot to death in the doorway of his apartment at an apartment complex in the 8600 block of Old Hermitage Parkway near Gardere Lane in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Deputies from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office say the shooting occurred at about 11:40 p.m., and the parish coroner was called to the scene as the investigation began.

Authorities describe the investigation as active and have publicly appealed to the community for help. No suspects have been identified and no arrests have been announced so far. If anyone has information about Malaakk Ross’s death or was in that area the night of January 8, please contact investigators.