Submitted by the Lafayette Police Department
LAFAYETTE, LA (September 7, 2024) – On September 7, 2024, at 3:37 a.m., the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 100 block of Sybil Drive about a residential burglary in progress. Upon arrival, Officers observed the suspect vehicle in the immediate area. As Officers approached the suspect vehicle, the suspect vehicle proceeded to accelerate towards a responding Officer. The suspect vehicle subsequently struck a responding Officer. Shortly after being struck by the suspect vehicle, an LPD Officer discharged their LPD-issued firearm at the suspect vehicle. The Louisiana State Police has been requested to investigate the Officer-involved shooting. Any further questions regarding the officer-involved shooting shall be directed towards The Louisiana State Police.
As a result of the officer-involved shooting incident, one subject was pronounced deceased. The LPD Officer who discharged their firearm shall be placed on paid administrative leave per LPD protocol.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department, Louisiana State Police, or Lafayette Crime Stopper at (337) 232-TIPS (8477). You can download the LPD App and submit your information via the Submit a Tip tab. You can also contact Lafayette Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 TIPS Mobile App or dialing **TIPS (**8477) on your mobile device. All callers remain anonymous.
