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.
CHICAGO — Authorities have launched an investigation following a fatal overnight shooting that occurred on the city’s South Side, leaving one man dead.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident took place shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West 44th Street, within the Grand Boulevard neighborhood.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old man lying unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives from the CPD Area One unit are leading the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or call 911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at CPDtip.com to assist investigators.