Baton Rouge Man Accused of Shooting Girlfriend Over Snacks

Tyren Scott allegedly shot his girlfriend multiple times when she brought him food, then tried to shoot her in the head as she fled.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:11pm

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An extreme close-up of a spent bullet casing on a dark surface, capturing the stark, gritty aftermath of a shooting in a crime-related incident.A violent act leaves behind physical evidence, exposing the grim realities of domestic abuse.Baton Rouge Today

A 30-year-old Baton Rouge man named Tyren Scott has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after allegedly shooting his girlfriend when she brought him snacks and then trying to shoot her in the head as she drove away.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the dangers that victims can face, even in seemingly mundane situations. It also raises concerns about gun violence and the need for stronger measures to keep firearms out of the hands of those with criminal histories.

The details

According to arrest records, the shooting occurred on March 20 at Scott's residence on South Flannery Road in Baton Rouge. The victim, who has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with Scott for about 15 years, went to his house to deliver snacks and a drink. While she was sitting in her vehicle talking to Scott's mother, Scott arrived and demanded that she open the door. When she tried to back out of the driveway, Scott allegedly pulled a gun and fired repeatedly, hitting the victim and her vehicle. As she was trying to drive away, Scott got into the passenger seat, pointed the gun at her head, and pulled the trigger, but the gun did not fire. He then continued shooting at her as she fled the scene.

  • The shooting occurred on March 20 at Scott's residence.
  • Scott was arrested and booked on April 6.

The players

Tyren Scott

A 30-year-old Baton Rouge resident who has been charged with attempted second-degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for allegedly shooting his girlfriend when she brought him snacks.

The Victim

Scott's girlfriend, who has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with him for about 15 years. She went to his house to deliver snacks and a drink, and was shot multiple times by Scott before managing to escape.

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What they’re saying

“She said he demanded that she open the door. She tried to back out of the driveway, but said Scott pulled a gun and fired repeatedly, hitting her and the vehicle.”

— The Victim

“She said Scott got into the passenger seat. He 'pointed the handgun at her head and pulled the trigger,' according to the warrant.”

— The Victim

What’s next

Scott is currently in custody and is awaiting trial on the charges. The victim is recovering from her injuries.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for greater awareness and prevention of domestic violence, as well as stricter enforcement of laws prohibiting convicted felons from possessing firearms. It serves as a sobering reminder of the risks that victims of domestic abuse can face, even in seemingly mundane situations.