Man arrested in deadly Shada Avenue shooting in Baton Rouge

Joshua London, 41, faces manslaughter and other charges in the death of Terrance London, 26.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested Joshua London, 41, in connection with the shooting death of Terrance London, 26, on Shada Avenue last month. Joshua London was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of manslaughter, felon in possession of a firearm, illegal use of weapons, and possession of stolen things.

Why it matters

Violent crime, including gun violence, continues to be a major concern in Baton Rouge, with the city seeing a rise in homicides in recent years. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address these issues and hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a call around 3:56 p.m. on Jan. 15 in the 2500 block of Shada Avenue, where they found Terrance London suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital but later died from his injuries. Investigators were able to link Joshua London to the shooting and he was arrested with the help of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Joshua London has a prior criminal history that includes drug and weapons charges.

  • The shooting incident occurred on January 15, 2026 around 3:56 p.m.
  • Joshua London was arrested in connection with the shooting death.

The players

Joshua London

A 41-year-old man arrested and charged with manslaughter, felon in possession of a firearm, illegal use of weapons, and possession of stolen things in connection with the shooting death of Terrance London.

Terrance London

A 26-year-old man who was killed in the shooting incident on Shada Avenue.

Baton Rouge Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the shooting incident and made the arrest of Joshua London.

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force

The federal law enforcement task force that assisted the Baton Rouge Police Department in apprehending Joshua London.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant Joshua London bail at a hearing scheduled for next week.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence in Baton Rouge and the importance of law enforcement collaboration to apprehend suspects and seek justice for victims of these tragic incidents.