Baton Rouge Man Detained After Father's Death

BATON ROUGE, La. - Monday, October 12, 2026, the Baton Rouge Police Department discovered a 92-year-old man beaten to death inside of a Sherwood Forest home.

At this time, details are few, but police have detained a suspect believed to be involved in the homicide.

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92-Year-Old Man Found Beaten To Death In Baton Rouge

A Baton Rouge homicide investigation took a dramatic turn Tuesday morning after a man wanted in connection with the death of his 92-year-old father was detained following a police chase, according to WBRZ.

Authorities are investigating the death of Larry Salisbury, who was found beaten to death inside a home along Archery Drive on Monday night, October 12.

Investigators said his injuries were consistent with blunt-force trauma.

Police were looking for Salisbury's son, Bruce Salisbury, in connection with the death, according to the report.

Police Chase Ends Near Airline Highway

The search for Bruce Salisbury came to a head Tuesday morning when a police pursuit ended near the intersection of Greenwell Springs Road and Airline Highway.

According to WBRZ, Bruce Salisbury was detained in connection with the investigation following the chase.

Footage from the scene showed a vehicle flipped onto its side along the roadway. Sources told WBRZ that Salisbury was taken to a hospital following the crash.

The circumstances surrounding Larry Salisbury's death and the events leading up to Tuesday morning's pursuit remain under investigation.

The story is still developing as of Tuesday morning, and additional information about potential charges or court proceedings had not been provided in its initial report.

This is a developing story. Additional details may become available as authorities continue their investigation.