Louisiana State Police investigators have released more details in an officer-involved shooting that occurred late yesterday evening on South Orange Street.
Troopers say that their initial investigation found that Lafayette Police were called to a disturbance involving weapons on Lilly Street around 7:30 p.m. At least one officer ran after a suspect who was fleeing with a rifle. That officer fired his gun as the suspect got near to a crowd gathered in a nearby park.
The man who was shot had non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. No officers were hurt, troopers say.
The Lafayette Metro Crime Scene assisted Louisiana State Police investigators with processing the scene, and investigators are working now to gather further information. This investigation remains ongoing, troopers say.
They're asking anyone with information and/or pictures or video is urged to share that information with the LSP Bureau of Investigations by calling 337-332-8080. Information may also be shared through the Louisiana State Police online reporting by visiting https://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/suspicious.nsf/WebForm?OpenForm [dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov] or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
This is an active investigation. Information will be updated as it becomes available, troopers say.
