Update: Lafayette Police identify the deceased victims as Corey Mouton, 26, of Carencro, and Jamir Carmouche, 24, of Lafayette.
Original: The Lafayette Police Department is investigating a shooting incident in the 400 block of East University Avenue in Lafayette, where four people were injured by gunfire, leaving two dead and two others in critical condition.
The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) reported that one of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene. The three other victims were rushed to a nearby hospital, where a second victim later succumbed to injuries. The two remaining victims are currently in critical condition as medical staff work to stabilize them.
Police responded to the scene promptly and have since established a crime scene on East University Avenue. LPD investigators are working diligently to uncover details surrounding the incident, piecing together what led to the deadly gunfire.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the deceased, as next-of-kin notifications are still pending. Additional information on the victims is expected once the families have been informed.
The Lafayette Police Department and Lafayette Crime Stoppers are urging anyone with information about this shooting to come forward. Neighbors who may have seen anything or have relevant information are encouraged to contact LPD or Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted through the LPD app or the P3 Tips Mobile App, where all callers remain anonymous.
The investigation is ongoing, and more updates will follow as police gather further details.
