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
18-year-old Timothy Haynes killed in North Charleston shooting
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in North Charleston.
Timothy Haynes, 18, was pronounced dead at approximately 11:54 p.m. at the scene of the incident on Wales Court, according to Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal.
The cause of death has been confirmed as a gunshot wound.
North Charleston Police responded to a call reporting gunfire and an unresponsive individual in the 4200 block of Wales Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered Haynes lying on the ground.
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
They continued life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, but Haynes succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Authorities canvassed the area, seeking video surveillance and witnesses to gather further information.
The North Charleston Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the North Charleston Police Tip Line at 843-607-2076.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.