14506 Scenic Hwy Lot B, location of the Scenic Motel. At approximately 12:30am this date, Brandon Dwayne Bates, B/M, 6994 W. Upland Rd., Baton Rouge, La., committed the crimes of Attempted Second Degree Murder and Attempted Armed Robbery. Bates confronted the victim in the victim's room at the motel. Bates demanded money from the victim, who refused to comply. In an attempt to protect himself, the victim armed himself with a razor. As this was done, Bates produced a pistol and shot the victim once. The victim was treated at a local hospital for his injuries. Bates was located and charged accordingly. The case is being investigated by Detective Sgt. Moore and Detective Birdwell under file 06-34540.