UPDATE: June 20, 2023,11:50 a.m.
Update Homicide Investigation 100 block of South Orleans Drive
Lafayette, LA –The Lafayette Police Department has arrested the following individuals in connection with the South Orleans Drive homicide. Zaylin Sion, 21, of Lafayette, Louisiana and Alayna Moreau, 18, of Church Point, Louisiana.
Zaylin Sion has been arrested for two counts of 1st-degree murder and one count of illegal firearm discharge. Alayna Moreau was arrested for two accessory counts after the fact to 1st-degree murder. Both suspects have been booked into West Baton Rouge Parish Jail.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact The Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stopper at (337) 232-TIPS (8477). 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.
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June 20, 2023, 10:34 a.m.
Update Homicide Investigation 100 block of South Orleans Drive.
Lafayette, LA – On 06/19/2023 at approximately 9:46 p.m., The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 100 block of South Orleans Dr. Lafayette, Louisiana, regarding an active shooting incident. Upon arrival, Officers located two victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began to render first aid. One of the victims was pronounced dead on the scene, and the other victim was transported by Acadian Ambulance to a local hospital. The second victim was later pronounced dead following arrival at the hospital.
The victims of this homicide have been identified as Denzel Smith, 21, and Codie Laday 22, both of Lafayette, Louisiana.
Lafayette Police Department Investigators are actively working on this incident and following leads. An update shall be given later this date with additional information. 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 also contact Lafayette Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 TIPS Mobile
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June 19, 2023, 10:38 p.m.
Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Police Department was on the scene in the 100 block of South Orleans Drive, working on an active homicide investigation. There was one confirmed deceased due to the homicide and another victim in critical condition.
Please note that this is a preliminary release. Once investigators have determined their findings, an additional press release with updated information will follow.
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 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.
The Lafayette Police Department provided the above information about the homicide.
