The City of Baton Rouge announced on April 23 that all official updates about the mass shooting that occurred will be provided through the verified social media accounts of Mayor-President Sid Edwards.
City officials said information and developments regarding the incident will be shared on Facebook under “Mayor-President Sid Edwards,” as well as on Instagram and Twitter at @MayorSidEdwards. The city encouraged residents to follow these platforms for timely and accurate updates as more details become available.
This approach is intended to ensure that members of the public receive reliable information directly from official sources during an ongoing investigation. Authorities emphasized the importance of relying on these verified channels for any news related to the event.
No further details about the shooting or investigation were provided in this announcement. Officials stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.
The decision reflects a growing trend among local governments to use social media platforms for rapid communication with citizens during emergencies or significant incidents.
