Submitted by the Lafayette Police Department
UPDATE
LAFAYETTE, LA (August 26, 2024) – Two males have been arrested for the shooting that occurred on August 24, 2024, at 4:00 a.m. One juvenile male (black/male/16) was booked into Lafayette Detention Home on one count of felony aggravated battery by shooting and one count of illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. The second juvenile (black/male/16) was charged with one count of aggravated battery by shooting and one count of illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile and released to a custodian.
The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact The Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers 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 (August 24, 2024) – On August 24, 2024, at 04:00 a.m., Officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive about a shooting in progress. Officers were able to locate the victim, who was suffering from an injury to her chest. She was transported to a local hospital by ambulance and is listed in stable condition. Witnesses advised the suspect was inside a nearby apartment.
Members of SWAT called the suspect out of the apartment without incident. The suspect was found to be a juvenile (16/B/M). Detectives at the Lafayette Police Department are currently interviewing the suspect, victim, and witnesses. The investigation is still ongoing, and an update will be provided when new information is obtained.
Anyone with information related to this incident, is asked to contact The Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers 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.
