Incident

1-8-2026 Louisiana Baton Rouge 1-1

January 8, 2026

Location

3800 block of Ozark St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Incident Characteristics

Shot - Dead (murder, accidental, or suicide)
Accidental Shooting
Accidental Shooting - Death
Accidental/Negligent Discharge

Notes

Sus charged with negligent homicide;

District Information

Congressional District:

6

State Senate District:

14

State House District:

61

Victims

Name:

Charleston Wright

Age:

16

Age Group:

Teen 12-17

Gender:

Male

Status:

Killed

Subjects-Suspects

Name:

Jerry Smith

Age:

24

Age Group:

Adult 18+

Gender:

Male

Status:

Unharmed/Arrested

Sources

https://www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/man-arrested-after-accidentally-shooting-teen-in-baton-rouge/