Lafayette Police Investigate Deadly Shooting on MLK Jr. Drive

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — Lafayette police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one man dead and the department searching for suspects.

According to a statement from the Lafayette Police Department on Friday, officers responded to reports of gunfire on MLK Jr. Drive late Thursday night. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a deceased male dead from apparent gunshot wounds at the scene.

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Police have identified the deceased as Joseph Bargeman Jr., 24, of Lafayette.

The investigation is ongoing, and there are no named suspects at the time. Anyone with information regarding said incident is urged to contact Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 232-TIPS. You can also submit tips anonymously through our LPD mobile app.

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