Crime
1 killed, 3 injured after shooting at Maytag Laundromat in Lafayette
Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooter is among the four individuals involved in the incident, although no arrests have been made at this time.
A tragic shooting at Lafayette Laundry on South Street has left one man dead and three others injured, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening around 7:41 p.m., prompting a swift response from authorities.
Victim killed in Lafayette Maytag Laundromat shooting identified as 35-year-old Keith Ford
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a deceased male victim in the parking lot.
Inside the laundromat, they located three additional victims suffering from gunshot wounds: two men and one woman.
One of the male victims is reported to be in critical condition and was airlifted to a hospital in Indianapolis for advanced care.
The other male and female victims are currently in stable condition and receiving treatment at a local hospital.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooter is among the four individuals involved in the incident, although no arrests have been made at this time.
Authorities emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, and detectives are actively working to determine what transpired. The Lafayette Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
This is a developing story, and additional details will be shared as they become available.
Crime
23-year-old Donell Gause killed after shooting in North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
A tragic shooting early Wednesday claimed the life of a young man in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood.
The victim, identified as 23-year-old Donell Gause, was found lying in the street after police responded to a report of gunfire in the 1100 block of South Francisco Avenue around 12:45 a.m.
Emergency responders transported Gause to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
The case is currently under investigation by detectives from Area 4, who are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact law enforcement.