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Reports: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Other LSU Athlete Involved in Fatal Shooting

One person was found fatally shot in the back seat of a truck Saturday afternoon in the Scotlandville area, and police have detained the two LSU athletes who were also in the vehicle for questioning, said Baton Rouge police spokesman Sgt. L’Jean McKneely.

A source with knowledge of the investigation confirmed that LSU football player Clyde Edwards-Helaire is one of the athletes who was taken in for questioning. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation.

...The two LSU athletes called 911 after the shooting and waited at the scene for police, McKneely said.