Baton Rouge Police have arrested 18-year-old Markle Burris Jr. in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred during an attempted robbery on Cathedral Drive. The shooting resulted in the death of 22-year-old Melique Etienne, who was discovered at the scene wearing a ski mask and armed with an AR pistol on July 23.
Police have charged Burris with second-degree murder and attempted armed robbery as the investigation continues into this tragic incident. The circumstances leading up to the shooting raise critical questions about the motivations and actions of both the suspect and the victim during this confrontation.
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