Lafayette, LA – On May 23, 2023, shortly after 7:15 P.M., Lafayette Police responded to the area of Louisiana Avenue at Tenth Street about a report of a shooting in progress. When officers arrived, they located a male juvenile victim (14 years of age) suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his upper body. Through further investigation, it was learned that the male juvenile victim was a passenger inside a vehicle that was traveling through the area when the shooting occurred. The juvenile victim was transported to a local hospital, where he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover fully. Currently, there is no available suspect information.
The Lafayette Police Department encourages anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information to provide, to contact the Lafayette Police Department at 337-291-8600 or Lafayette Crimestoppers at 337-232-TIPS. Callers will remain anonymous.
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