15-Year-Old Lafayette Teen Killed In Friday Afternoon Shooting

Police are investigating a deadly Friday afternoon shooting that claimed the life of one man in Lafayette.

UPDATE:

Lafayette Police have identified the victim in Friday afternoon's fatal shooting as 15-year-old Samuel Miley of Lafayette.

The homicide investigation remains active and ongoing. Investigators have not released any additional details at this time.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS. More information will be released as it becomes available.

ORIGINAL STORY:

According to the Lafayette Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting in progress around 4:21 p.m. on Friday (July 31), in the 200 block of Sherwood Drive.

When officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lafayette Police Launch Homicide Investigation

The Lafayette Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division has taken over the case and remains on the scene collecting evidence and interviewing potential witnesses.

At this time, investigators have not released the victim's identity or any information about a possible suspect. Authorities also have not said what may have led to the shooting.

Investigators are working to determine exactly what happened and whether additional people may have been involved.

Police Asking Public For Information

As detectives continue processing the scene, Lafayette Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information related to the case to come forward.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS. Tips can be provided anonymously.

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Investigation Remains Active

The homicide investigation remains in its early stages, and police say additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Drivers and residents in the area may notice an increased police presence while detectives continue gathering evidence.

This is a developing story, and we will update this article as Lafayette Police release new details.