Three suspects are now in custody after a shooting that happened Monday night on Highland Road, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. The suspects have been identified as Nakiya Slan, Wilbert Thomas Jr. and Toussaint Whitefield
Officials said the shooting happened at a Waffle House parking lot around 11:30 p.m.on April 22nd and a 22-year-old man named “Will” was shot and suffered life-threatening injuries because of it.
According to arrest documents, the incident stemmed from a drug deal, and the suspects knew the victim.
They all face multiple charges. Slan and Whitefield face principal to attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery charges, while Thomas faces attempted first-degree murder among other charges.