Hot Air Balloon Festival Interrupted | Baton Rouge News

A tense moment at Zachary’s hot air balloon festival ended early Saturday night after police responded to a possible shooting — but no shots were fired. Security footage and witness accounts point to a heated verbal argument involving high school students, with no gunfire or shell casings found. Though no one was injured, the chaos sent hundreds fleeing, leaving residents shaken. Police say the investigation is nearly complete, with charges pending further findings. Community members are already pushing for safety upgrades like metal detectors, and city officials plan a meeting soon to discuss changes for future events. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75d50af04404ee03