LAFAYETTE, La. — The Lafayette Police Department is investigating a homicide after a stabbing left one person dead Monday night.
On June 26, 2023, at 8:42 pm, Lafayette Police responded to the 300 block of E. Simcoe Street in reference to a stabbing in progress, according to Det. Ken Handy.
Arriving Officers located one victim identified as 64-year-old Wilson Marshall of Lafayette, La, inside a residence with multiple apparent stab wounds to his body. Marshall was pronounced dead inside the residence, Det. Handy reports.
Police determined that an altercation took place inside the home. During the altercation, the suspect armed himself with what police called a cutting instrument and proceeded to attack the victim. Officers were able to locate and arrest the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers can also be reached by downloading the P3 TIPS mobile app or by dialing **TIPS (**8477). All callers remain anonymous.
