Update Lafayette Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting
Lafayette, LA – On October 24, 2023, The Lafayette Police Department arrested one subject in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on October 20, 2023 in the 100 block of Ricks Road. The suspect has been identified as Damarion Roy, eighteen, of Carencro, Louisiana. Damarion Roy has been booked into LPCC and charged with one count of attempted 2nd-degree murder.
Update: October 20, 2023, 11:12 a.m.
Lafayette, LA – On October 18, 2023, the 16-year-old victim died from injuries sustained during the shooting. The juvenile suspects previously arrested in this case charges have now been upgraded to first-degree murder and principle to first-degree murder.
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Lafayette, LA – At around 12:14 a.m., Lafayette Police officers responded to a shooting in progress in the 100 block of Rick’s Road. Officers responding located one male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries and is listed in critical condition.
Investigators are on the scene and diligently working on this incident. As more details are made available, an update will be sent out. If anyone has information regarding this incident, please call the Lafayette Police or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS.