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.
Houston, TX – March 13, 2025 – A Houston man has been charged with murder following the death of his wife inside their home, while the victim’s family is seeking help in locating her missing dogs.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to a residence on Emma Forest Street early March 12, 2025, after receiving reports of a disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers encountered 34-year-old Chance Zane Chavez, who was reportedly covered in blood.
Officers secured Chavez and proceeded to search the home, where they discovered the lifeless body of his wife, 32-year-old Kristen Chavez, inside a bedroom.
She had suffered blunt force trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following an initial investigation, HPD detectives arrested Chance Zane Chavez and formally charged him with murder.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive, and the case remains under investigation.
In addition to seeking justice for Kristen, her family is searching for her missing dogs, which were not found at the residence.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement.
The Houston Police Department urges anyone with additional details related to the case to come forward.