One person was killed and five more were injured in a gunfight at the Mall of h Thursday afternoon.
Here are the latest updates on Friday:
2:07 p.m.
1 arrested, 1 wanted
A person who was allegedly involved in the mass shooting that took a 17-year-old’s life and injured five others at the Mall of h on Thursday has been arrested, Baton Rouge Police said.
Markel Lee, 17, was booked Friday on a count of first-degree murder, five counts of attemped first-degree murder and a count of illegal use of a weapon. Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse said Lee turned himself in to authorities Friday.
Local and state officials joined law enforcement leadership to share the latest updates in the investigation.
Read more about the arrest here.
One victim, Donnie Guillory, 43, remains in critical condition in the hospital. Read more here.
12:57 p.m.
More leaders respond
Baton Rouge-area Bishop Michael Duca released a statement urging the community to pray. Read the full statement below:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
With heavy hearts, the entire Baton Rouge community grieves after the tragic shooting that occurred yesterday at the Mall of h. Our prayers are with those who were critically injured, all who were harmed, and every family whose lives have been suddenly and painfully shaken by this act of violence, especially those who have lost a loved one.
I implore the entire community of faith to pray for the first responders, medical professionals, and law enforcement officers who acted swiftly and courageously to protect lives and care for the wounded. May God grant them strength, wisdom, and peace!
Violence wounds the very heart of our community. As followers of Jesus Christ, we reject violence in all its forms and renew our commitment to be people of peace, compassion, and hope. In moments such as this, we must resist fear and despair and instead turn our hearts toward prayer, solidarity, and love for one another.
I ask all people of goodwill to join me in praying for healing for the injured, comfort for the grieving, and an end to the cycle of violence that causes such suffering. Let us also pray for deeper unity in our community and the courage to work together for peace, justice, and the protection of every human life.
May the Lord draw near to all who are hurting!
12:06 p.m.
More details on victim
Martha Odom, the 17-year-old high school senior killed in the mall shooting, was set to graduated from Ascension Episcopal School in Lafayette, Louisiana in just three weeks.
She planned to attend Sewanee, also known as the University of the South, in the fall. Editor of her high school newspaper, she wanted to study English and creative writing.
Read more about Odom here.
11:50 a.m.
Press conference rescheduled for 2 p.m.
Law enforcement officials and Gov. Jeff Landry on Friday morning announced a press conference to share details in the case, it has been moved to 2 p.m.
All updates from that press conference will be available on and in this story.
Read more.
Victim at Our Lady of the Lake in stable condition
Officials at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center report that the person still in the hospital's care on Friday is in stable condition.
After the shooting, which injured 6 people, one person was taken to Baton Rouge General, and five others to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Martha Odom, 17, of Lafayette, died from her injuries.
The Lake said Thursday that the other four victims they received were in stable condition. Baton Rouge Police said late Thursday that one victim was still in critical condition.
9:57 a.m.
Press conference scheduled for 1 p.m.
Law enforcement officials and Gov. Jeff Landry announced a 1 p.m. Friday press conference to share details in the case.
All updates from that press conference will be available on and in this story.
Read more.
9:45 a.m.
Deceased victim named
17-year-old Martha Odom was identified as the victim who died after the shooting on Thursday.
She was a senior at Ascension Episcopal School in Youngsville.
“Her classmates, Ascension faculty, and our Blue Gator families remember Martha as a joyful presence whose kindness and infectious enthusiasm brought light to all who knew her,” the school wrote in a Facebook post.