Breaking News: LSU Police Respond to Reported Armed Robbery Near Coates Hall; One Injured

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana State University Police are responding to a reported armed robbery near Coates Hall that left one person injured.

According to an emergency alert issued by the LSU Police Department (LSUPD), officers were dispatched to the area following reports of an armed robbery. Authorities have urged students, faculty, staff, and visitors to avoid the area while the incident remains under investigation.

Preliminary information indicates one person was injured during the incident. The extent of the victim’s injuries has not yet been released, and officials have not disclosed whether the victim was transported to a hospital.

Multiple LSUPD officers remain at the scene as they secure the area, gather evidence, and search for additional information related to the reported robbery.

University officials are asking the campus community to stay away from the area surrounding Coates Hall and follow any instructions issued by law enforcement.

At this time, authorities have not released details about a suspect, the circumstances leading up to the incident, or whether any arrests have been made.

The investigation remains active, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more details are confirmed by law enforcement.