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1 Dead and 3 Injured in Shooting at Lafayette Laundromat with No Suspect at Large, Police Say

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Published on December 06, 2024
1 Dead and 3 Injured in Shooting at Lafayette Laundromat with No Suspect at Large, Police SaySource: Google Street View

A tragic incidence occurred on Thursday night near a Lafayette laundromat, resulting in the death of one individual and injuries to three others. According to the Lafayette Police Department, the shooting took place at Lafayette Laundry, 3100 South Street, around 7:40 p.m., WRTV reported.

Upon arrival, officers discovered four people with gunshot wounds, one of whom was later confirmed deceased. A male was transported to a hospital in Indianapolis in critical condition, while another male, and a female were in stable condition, added FOX59. Investigations led authorities to believe that the shooter was among the injured, as reported by all three media outlets.

The Lafayette Police Department, in a statement, assured that "there is no ongoing threat to the public, and all involved parties have been accounted for." The situation prompted a hunt for a suspect described initially as an "older" adult male, but later, after reviewing security footage, it was concluded that all parties involved were accounted for, as per FOX59.

As of the latest updates, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident, which remains under active investigation. More information will be provided as the Lafayette Police Department continues the investigation into this unfortunate episode, as noted by WISH-TV.