Louisiana Has Made the Top Ten on the Homicide List
New findings show Louisiana's worrying trend in homicides, ranking second in the nation.
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UPDATE: Arrest Made in Lafayette Homicide Investigation
Officials with the Lafayette Police Department say they have made an arrest in a shooting death.
Louisiana Man Missing for 10 Days Found Dead, Decomposing in His Home
A Baton Rouge man who was last seen a week and a half ago was found dead and decomposing in his home on Saturday evening.
Lafayette Police Investigating Shooting Death as a Homicide
Lafayette Police officials are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday morning.
Crime Stoppers Needs Tips in Louisiana Man's Death
Investigators need information about a homicide that happened in March 2023.
Lafayette Police Identify Homicide Suspect, Tragic End to Manhunt
A series of events following a fatal shooting at Plantation Inn on November 24th culminated in a tragic conclusion this morning in Lafayette.
Lafayette Police Investigate Second Homicide in Less Than a Week
Lafayette police are investigating a second homicide in this location within a week, intensifying concerns in the community.
Shocking Ending To a Missing Person's Case in Vermilion Parish
A tragic end to the search for a missing woman.
Number of Unsolved Homicides In New Iberia Being Disputed
New Iberia Mayor Freddie DeCourt talks about the number of unsolved homicides.
One Dead, One Injured Following Shooting on W. Gilman Street in Lafayette
One person is dead and another is injured following an early afternoon shooting on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Lafayette.
One Dead Following Stabbing Last Night in Lafayette
The Lafayette Police Department responded at 8:42 pm on Monday, June 26 to a report of a stabbing in progress.
Two Dead Following Monday Night Shooting in Lafayette
The victims have been identified as Denzel Smith, 21, of Lafayette, and Codie Laday, 22, of Lafayette.
Acadia Sheriff's Officials Need Help with a Cold Case
It's been almost four years since the murder of Timothy Breaux, and law enforcement needs help solving the case.
One Dead Following Shooting on E. Simcoe Street in Lafayette, Suspect Arrested
The Lafayette Police Department responded to a shooting last night around 6:07 pm in the 2500 block of E. Simcoe Street. Once on the scene, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Man Convicted in Murder Near Middle School in Eunice
OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - A Eunice man is facing substantial time behind bars after a St. Landry Parish Grand Jury has convicted him in the November 2019 shooting of another man who was riding his bicycle in the street when he was shot to death.
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One Dead Following Late Afternoon Shooting in Lafayette
One person died following a shooting late Monday afternoon in the 200 block of Sophie Street in Lafayette.
New Iberia Police Searching for Suspect After Car Crashes With Person Dead Inside
Officers with the Department's Uniformed Patrol Division responded to a crash around 9:30 pm on Tuesday at the intersection of Iberia Street and Ambassador W. Lemelle Drive.
Overnight Shooting in Lafayette Leaves One Dead
Around 12:57 am on Wednesday, February 22, Lafayette Police responded to a shooting in progress in the 200 block of Verdun Street.
Overnight Shooting in Lafayette Leaves One Dead Inside Vehicle
Around 1:50 am on Monday, Lafayette Police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Louisiana Avenue regarding a shooting in progress.
Railroad Street Shooting Victim Identified by Lafayette Police
While the victim has been identified, police are still investigating what happened Sunday morning.