BATON ROUGE, La. — A deadly shooting in the Scotlandville area has left 22-year-old Victor Lapharohs dead, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Baton Rouge Police Department.
The shooting occurred shortly after 3:15 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025, near the intersection of Avenue J and Woodpecker Street, just west of Scenic Highway. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Lapharohs at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on arrival.
Authorities have not released any information regarding possible suspects or motive, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains active, with detectives seeking leads and reviewing potential evidence.
Community members in the Scotlandville neighborhood have expressed sorrow and frustration as another young life is lost to gun violence. Local residents described Lapharohs as a young man with potential, now remembered by family and friends as yet another victim of a growing crisis.
The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
As the investigation continues, the city mourns the loss of Victor Lapharohs and hopes justice will be served in the days ahead.