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2-Year-Old Critical After Stolen Vehicle Shooting Incident

1/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Landrick Ruffin, 27, is held in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on multiple charges and could face murder charges if the 2-year-old does not survive.
The child's mother pursued the stolen vehicle after spotting it.
Authorities confirmed the vehicle was stolen and that Ruffin fired multiple shots.
The 2-year-old remains in critical condition.
Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards condemned the incident, emphasizing community responsibility for child safety.

History

Historical Context

The East St. Louis riots of 1917 erupted amid rising racial tensions, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 40 to 200 African Americans and displacing over 6,000 others. Triggered by labor disputes and white hostility towards Black workers, these riots were part of the broader "Red Summer" of 1919, highlighting ongoing struggles for racial equality and community safety in America.

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Story summary

Landrick Ruffin, 27, is held in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on multiple charges and could face murder charges if the 2-year-old does not survive.
The child's mother pursued the stolen vehicle after spotting it.
Authorities confirmed the vehicle was stolen and that Ruffin fired multiple shots.
The 2-year-old remains in critical condition.
Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards condemned the incident, emphasizing community responsibility for child safety.

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