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5-year-old shot in Baton Rouge motel

Reports said the shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. at the Super 8 Motel near I-10 and Siegen Lane
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NEW ORLEANS — A 5-year-old child was shot at a motel in the Baton Rouge area Friday, WBRZ reported.

Reports said the shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. at the Super 8 Motel near the intersection of Interstate Highway 10 and Siegen Lane, in the 10400 block of Reiger Road.

WBRZ said authorities reported the victim was a 5-year-old child, but the child's condition was not clear.

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office told WBRZ they're responding to the shooting but gave no other details.

This is a developing story and will be updated periodically. Stick with WWLTV.com for the latest news.

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