Attempted Armed Robber Shot And Killed In Baton Rouge

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Officials are identifying a would-be armed robber who was shot and killed on Tuesday evening.

Baton Rouge police responded around 6:30 p.m. to the reported shooting on Cathedral Drive near Wyandotte Street.

They found Melique Etienne dead at the scene with several gunshot wounds. Police say Etienne was wearing a ski mask and had a gun, so they believe he was shot while trying to commit an armed robbery.

Several people were questioned.

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