Submitted by the Lafayette Police Department
UPDATE
Third Arrest Made in reference to Barbershop Homicide
LAFAYETTE, LA (September 19, 2024) – Regarding the August 31st homicide, an additional arrest has been made. Earlier today in Lake Charles, the US Marshalls Violent Offenders Task Force, in conjunction with the Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office, apprehended and arrested Abram Landry, a 24-year-old black male of Lafayette, Louisiana, on a warrant for two counts of first-degree murder. Abram has been booked into Calcasieu Correctional Center and is awaiting transport back to Lafayette to be booked into Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.
UPDATE
LAFAYETTE, LA (September 17, 2024) – Regarding the shooting from Saturday, August 31, 2024, that occurred in the 1000 block of Louisiana Avenue, a second arrest in the case has been made. Shylon Mouton, a 17-year-old black male from Lafayette, Louisiana, was picked up this evening on a warrant for first-degree murder by our Tactical Narcotics Team. He was arrested and booked into Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on two counts of first-degree murder.
UPDATE
LAFAYETTE, LA (September 14, 2024) – Regarding the homicide that occurred on August 31, 2024, in the 1000 block of Louisiana Ave, the US Marshalls Violent Offenders Task Force has apprehended the suspect responsible for the shooting, a 17-year-old black male. The suspect was booked into the Juvenile Detention center on two counts of First Degree Murder.
UPDATE
LAFAYETTE, LA (September 7, 2024, 2:10 p.m.) – In regards to the homicide incident that occurred on August 31, 2024, at the 1000 block of Louisiana Avenue, the second victim in the said incident has died. The second victim has been identified as Quincy Duhon Jr., 19, of Lafayette, Louisiana.
This incident remains under investigation, and any further findings shall be provided as they are gathered.
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 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.
Update
LAFAYETTE, LA (August 31, 2024, 8:00 p.m.) – The deceased victim from today’s shooting has been identified as Johnny Trailer Jr. (48) of Lafayette. The second victim is still listed in critical condition. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
If anyone has information related to this incident, they are asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stopper at (337) 232-TIPS (8477).
Original
LAFAYETTE, LA (August 31, 2024, 10:12 a.m.) – Around 9:18 a.m. this morning, the Lafayette Police Department received a 911 call regarding several shots being fired inside a nearby business located in the 1000 block of Louisiana Avenue. Officers arrived on the scene and located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers provided life-saving medical aid until one victim was transported to an area hospital. The second victim was pronounced dead on the scene.
Detectives with the Lafayette Police Criminal Investigations Division and Crime Scene detectives are on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Updated information will be provided as it becomes available.
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 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.