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Baton Rouge shooting
/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
Definition
1
A mass shooting incident at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on April 23, 2026, where gunfire broke out in the food court, resulting in one death and at least five to ten injuries.
2
Refers to a targeted shootout between groups at a crowded shopping mall, leading to multiple arrests and heightened security concerns in the area.
Examples
After the Baton Rouge shooting, I decided online shopping is the only way to avoid food court firefights.
The Baton Rouge shooting turned a casual mall trip into an unintended cardio session for everyone involved.
Survivors of the Baton Rouge shooting now treat Black Friday sales like a potential sequel.
In the wake of the Baton Rouge shooting, mall escalators suddenly feel like the safest place to be.