

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On February 8, 2025, officers of the Monroe Police Department responded to a reported gang fight that occurred at the Pecanland Mall on Millhaven Road and at Hibbett Sports on Louisville Avenue. According to authorities, two victims were shot at Hibbett Sports and transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
During the investigation, the following street gangs were allegedly found to be involved in the incidents:
West Side Babies: members predominately from West Monroe, La.
YNN: members predominately from the East Side of Monroe, La.
Motion Gang: members predominately from Town & Country in Monroe, La.
According to authorities, the altercation at the Pecanland Mall was between three members of YNN and four members of West Side Babies. The fight at Hibbett Sports was between five members of the Motion Gang, one member of YNN, and six members of West Side Babies. Both incidents were reportedly captured on security cameras and Facebook Live footage.