On January 27, 2023, 21-year-old Rajanee Williams was shot and killed behind a residence in the 3300 block of Mission Drive near Winbourne Avenue in Baton Rouge. Authorities arrived about 7:00 p.m. and found Williams and an 18-year-old male, Dejonte Williams, both with gunshot wounds. Rajanee was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering a gunshot wound to the head; Dejonte was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Initial reports did not identify a motive or any suspects, leaving the shootings a mystery for the victims’ families and the Baton Rouge community.

If anyone saw activity behind the residence that evening or has information about who was involved, please share what is known with Baton Rouge authorities.