🌱 15-Year-Old Injured In Shooting + Helicopters Used For Mosquitos

Morning, people of Baton Rouge! It's me again, Dan Casarella, your host of the Baton Rouge Daily.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 84 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. A 15-year-old boy was injured in a shooting on Avis Avenue yesterday afternoon, according to Baton Rouge police. The shooting took place at about 2:00 p.m. in the 9300 block of Avis Ave, near the intersection of Emmaline Drive. The boy was taken to Children's Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. (The Advocate)
2. A grandmother and mother are behind bars after being charged with the death of a four-year-old. According to police, the grandmother forced the child to consume a bottle of whiskey while the mother watched. The two women have been booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for first-degree murder. (BRProud.com)
3. Have you been hearing helicopters? It may be for mosquito control. According to Dr. Michael Becker of the East Baton Rouge Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Board, spraying chemicals with fixed-wing aircraft is too inaccurate. The board approved the $5 million acquisition of a helicopter in order to make spraying more accurate and reliable. (WBRZ)

Today in Baton Rouge:

• Duct Tape Flower Pens: Grab & Geaux at Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library (All Day)
• Preschool Storytime at Scotlandville Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Meet & Greet with Gwen Roland at East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Like it or Not Book Club at East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new best friend? Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge shared a photo of their 7-year-old dog Abby. The scruffy pup is friendly with other dogs, kids, and cats. (Facebook)
• Yum! Eat Baton Rouge shared a photo of a delicious po'boy and sweet potato fries. According to the post, it was a perfect evening for a brew on the patio. (Instagram)
• The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge shared photos from the Artsplosion Spring Break Camp. The camp featured arts and activities for kids to express their creativity. (Facebook)

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— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.