A man armed with a rifle and multiple ammunition magazines was arrested Wednesday in downtown Baton Rouge after asking for directions to the office of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R).
The suspect approached the Livingston Building, which houses the AG’s office, before being taken into custody by law enforcement. According to sources cited by WBRZ, he was found with a long gun and multiple magazines on his person.
Authorities confirmed there was no active threat to the public. Murrill announced the all-clear Wednesday afternoon.
The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating the man’s identity and possible motives.
Murrill has been outspoken in her pursuit of child predators, particularly those operating on digital platforms. Her office is currently targeting child exploitation and online grooming crimes.
A 2021 study from the University of New Hampshire’s Crimes Against Children Research Center found that one in five children aged 10 to 17 had encountered unwanted sexual solicitation online. That data supports Murrill’s focus on cracking down on predators using platforms like Roblox to target minors.
While no official motive has been confirmed, the incident comes at a time of rising threats and violence against public officials.
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