Baton Rouge man wanted after shooting in West Baton Rouge Parish, officers say

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man in connection with a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, July 23.

Officers are searching for Julius Knox Jr., 23, of Baton Rouge, who is facing charges of attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery in connection with a shooting investigation.

According to WBRSO, officers responded to the scene “in the area of ​​Rebelle Lane in reference to a shooting investigation” around 7 p.m.

When officers arrived on scene, they found someone who had suffered a gunshot wound and was not in danger of dying, WBRSO said.

The investigation is ongoing. Deputies said more details will be released later.

WBRSO encourages anyone with information about Knox’s whereabouts to contact 225-343-9234 or Capital Region Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.

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