Victim Identified in Early Morning Homicide on West Congress Street in Lafayette

The Lafayette Police Department has identified the victim in the homicide that occurred on the 3800 block of West Congress Street early this morning. The victim, Corey James Lapoint, 38, of Lafayette, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds shortly before 1 a.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police responded to the incident at approximately 12:58 a.m. Upon arrival, officers established a crime scene and called in investigators to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. The investigation is ongoing as detectives work to piece together the events leading up to the incident.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers. Individuals can contact Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS (8477), use the LPD App's "submit a tip" feature, or download the P3 TIPS Mobile App. Callers can also dial **TIPS (**8477) from their mobile devices. All tips remain anonymous.

The community is encouraged to assist law enforcement in solving this crime by providing any relevant information. The Lafayette Police Department emphasizes the importance of community involvement in ensuring justice and maintaining safety within the area.

As the investigation continues, our condolences go out to the family and friends of Corey James Lapoint. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.