A devastating overnight incident on South General Marshall Street has taken a heart-wrenching turn, as the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed the death of one of the victims - a child - who was shot during the incident.
Two investigations have started after a report of shots fired on Guilbeau Road Monday morning.
Sgt. Robin Green says officers were called to investigate shots being fired in the 100 block of Guilbeau. Once there, they saw a vehicle take off speeding, and they tried to get the driver to stop, but the car took off.
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On social media, many people posted the simple, basic credo of responsible gun ownership while others pressed on, reminding people that the officer's actions were negligent.