UPDATE
LAFAYETTE, La. (Feb. 16, 2024) – In regards to the homicide that occurred on October 29, 2023, in the 500 block of Orchid Drive, an arrest has been made. Dontrell Clark, twenty-three, of Lafayette, Louisiana, has been charged with one count of 2nd degree murder in connection with this homicide investigation. Dontrell Clark has been booked into LPCC for the aforementioned charge in addition to a charge unrelated to this homicide investigation.
ORIGINAL
LAFAYETTE, La. (Oct. 29, 2023)– On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 9 a.m., The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 500 block of Orchid Drive regarding a shooting incident. Upon arrival, one male victim was located suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his person. The victim was transported to a local hospital and listed in critical condition. While receiving medical treatment at the local hospital, the victim was pronounced deceased as a result of the injuries suffered during the shooting incident.
The victim is identified as Nathan Bob, twenty-seven, of Lafayette, Louisiana.
Investigators have been called out to the scene and are actively working to develop leads. An update shall be provided as more details are gathered. 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 dialing **TIPS (**8477) on your mobile device. All callers remain anonymous.