Police & Fire

Shooting at 2400 Block of West Congress

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At around 2:18 a.m., Lafayette Police (LPD) responded to a shooting in the 2500 block of West Congress Street.

ARREST MADE: UPDATE/CORRECTION: Drive-by Shooting Being Investigated by Lafayette Police

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Around 10:40 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, Lafayette Police responded to reports of “shots being fired” in the 700 block of Hellen Street.

UPDATE: Hit and Run Traffic Fatality on Willow Street

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On October 5, 2023, at approximately 8:31 p.m., Lafayette Police responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash involving major injuries on the 1300 block of West Willow Street.

Fire Under Bridge in 2400 block of West Congress Street

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Lafayette firefighters responded to a 911 call of smoke from under the bridge in the 2400 block of West Congress Street on Friday, September 30, 2023, at 10:32 p.m.

FINAL UPDATE: Hazmat Scene at Quala, 3200 Cameron Street

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At 12:03 p.m., the Lafayette Fire Department Hazmat Team responded to a reported hazardous materials situation at the business of Quala in the 3200 block of Cameron Street.

Shooting on Madeline Avenue

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Lafayette Police responded to an early morning shooting just after 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

UPDATE: Drive-By Shooting Near Gloria Switch Road

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The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting that happened on the afternoon of September 11, 2023, near Gloria Switch Road.

UPDATE: Shooting Incident at Brook Pointe Apartments

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The Lafayette Police Department is currently on scene at Brook Pointe Apartments, located at 504 North Pierce Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, regarding a shooting incident.

Child Death Investigation with Arrest

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On September 1st, 2023, The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to a local hospital regarding suspicious circumstances involving an injured juvenile.

Commercial Fire in 500 Block of E Convent Street

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At 6:52 p.m. last night, Lafayette firefighters responded to a commercial fire in the 500 block of East Convent Street.
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