East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy shot during confrontation with suspect on Robertson Avenue; deputy in serious condition, suspect fatally shot.

An East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy was shot during a confrontation with a suspect on Robertson Avenue. The deputy was transported to the hospital in serious condition and the suspect was fatally shot. The cause of the standoff remains unclear, but police are responding to the scene. Mayor Broome's office expressed support for law enforcement officers and their commitment to ensuring their safety.