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Lafayette Police Probe Deadly Shooting In Business Parking Lot, Seek Witnesses

Lafayette, LA – A local business’s parking lot on East University Avenue became a crime scene after a shooting incident left two dead and two critically injured. The Lafayette Police Department reported that officers arrived at the 400 block of East University Avenue earlier this Wednesday evening, where they discovered the victims with gunshot wounds. Detective Kenderis M. Handy from Lafayette Police provided details on the grim situation—four individuals were struck by gunfire. The first …

Lafayette Community Shaken by Fatal Shooting at Local Business, Police Launch Homicide Investigation

Lafayette, LA – Authorities in Lafayette are currently probing a homicide that resulted from a shooting inside a local business this week. The incident, which claimed the life of one individual, has spurred an intensive investigation as law enforcement seeks to unravel the specifics surrounding the deadly event. The Lafayette Police Department responded to distress calls about the incident shortly after noon on Tuesday. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a male victim who …

Man Charged with Capital Murder in Death of Infant in Lafayette County

Memphis, Tennessee – An individual from Mississippi finds himself behind bars as he faces charges in connection to the death of an infant in Lafayette County last month. The suspect, identified as Matthew Brown, is now facing the serious charge of capital murder. Authorities in Lafayette County responded to a distressing call about an unresponsive infant boy on County Road 520 on March 22. Upon their arrival, lifesaving measures were immediately initiated, and the infant …

Fatal Crash Claims Lives of Two Lafayette Residents in St. Landry Parish

Lafayette, Louisiana – Two residents of Lafayette tragically lost their lives in a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred in St. Landry Parish. Janie Hobbs, 67, and Shannon Thibodeaux, 34, were the victims of the crash that took place at approximately 2 a.m. on Wednesday. The Louisiana State Police revealed that the incident unfolded when a pickup truck collided with the rear end of the vehicle being towed by Hobbs and Thibodeaux. Reports from State Police …