Chain text messages alleging gang violence are not credible, Baton Rouge police chief says

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Currently circulating chain text messages alleging gang violence are not credible, Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr. said in a news release Wednesday. Investigators have found no credible evidence to support the texts, which allege "potential violence surrounding possible gang initiations," according to Morse.

Morse said the same text messages have circulated earlier this year and in years prior. "We encourage everyone to stop spreading these unfounded messages," Morse said in the release. "As always, anyone with information relative to the commission of a crime or the potential commission of a crime is encouraged to contact BRPD or other Law Enforcement.

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