Lafayette Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a homicide that took place Saturday, December 9, in the 300 block of Sampson Ave.
Deaontrae Sampson ,29, of Lafayette was arrested and booked on one count of second-degree murder, one count illegal use of dangerous weapons and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
LPD investigating Sampson Avenue homicide
Police said the victim, 37-year-old Michelle Touchet of Lafayette, was walking back from a neighbor’s residence when a suspect approached her. The suspect began firing rounds at Touchet, striking her multiple times.
Sampson was booked into LPCC on the above charges.
