Submitted by the Lafayette Police Department
VICTIM IDENTIFIED
LAFAYETTE, LA (Jun. 1, 2024, 12:12 p.m.) – In regards to the homicide incident which occurred at the 3800 block of West Congress Street, the victim has been identified as a one Corey James Lapoint, 38, of Lafayette, LA. This incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident, is asked to contact The Lafayette Police Department 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 by dialing **TIPS (**8477) on your mobile device. All callers remain anonymous.
ORIGINAL
LAFAYETTE, LA (Jun. 1, 2024) – On June 1, 2024, at 12:58 a.m., The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 3800 block of West Congress Street, about a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his person. LPD Officers arrived on the scene and were able to determine that the male victim was deceased. A crime scene was established, and Investigators were called out. The incident remains under investigation, as LPD Investigators are working diligently to determine all elements that led to the shooting incident.
The male victim’s information shall be provided once the proper protocol has been followed in regard to next of kin notification.
Anyone with information about this incident, is asked to contact The Lafayette Police Department 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 by dialing **TIPS (**8477) on your mobile device. All callers remain anonymous.
