Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal shooting on Sunday night on Bayou Fountain Avenue in the city.

Tyler Batiste was shot and killed after he answered a knock at his door around 11:00 pm. He was taken to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Witnesses say when Batiste answered the knock at his door, the person at the door shot him.

Deputies have not yet released information related to a suspect or motive. The investigation remains active.

Anyone with information should contact EBRSO at (225) 389-5000.

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