On May 5, 2026, shortly before 2 a.m., a 21‑year‑old man was shot and killed inside a vehicle parked outside a Circle K convenience store near the Perkins Road Interstate 10 on‑ramp in Baton Rouge.
The victim was identified as Nolan Allen IV. Officers from the Baton Rouge Police Department arrived at the scene in the 3400 block of Perkins Road, near Myrtledale Avenue and the I‑10 exit ramp, and found Allen inside a car with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency personnel attempted to save him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities confirmed that Allen was the only person injured or killed in the shooting. No suspects have been identified, and investigators have not released any information regarding a possible motive. Detectives are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the Circle K and neighboring businesses in an effort to reconstruct the events that led up to the gunfire.
Witnesses in the area reported hearing several shots fired just before police arrived. The Baton Rouge Police Department has stated that the investigation remains active and ongoing. Officers are working to determine whether the shooting was a targeted attack or a random act of violence.
Allen’s death has raised concerns among local residents, who noted that the Perkins Road corridor has experienced multiple violent incidents in recent months. In response, police have increased patrols in the area as they continue to collect evidence and follow leads. Community members have expressed frustration over the recurring violence and are calling for additional safety measures.
The Baton Rouge Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Capital Region Crime Stoppers at (225) 344‑7867. Investigators believe that even small pieces of information could help identify those responsible and bring closure to Allen’s grieving family. As of this report, no arrests have been made, and no further details have been released.
