William Clemmons, 56, was shot on July 8, 2023, on the 5600 block of Plank Road in Baton Rouge. Officers who responded found him suffering from gunshot wounds; he was taken to a nearby hospital but died of his injuries.

Police opened an investigation after the early-morning shooting. Initial reports say no suspects had been identified and no motive was known. Authorities are asking the public for information that could help piece together what happened and lead to an arrest.

If anyone was in the area of Plank Road that morning or has information about William Clemmons’s death, please contact the Baton Rouge Police Department.