Published: 04-18-2026 | Category: Troop I
Lafayette - On April 18, 2026, shortly after 11:00 a.m., detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested to investigate a multi-agency police-involved shooting that occurred in the Lafayette area. Investigators are working to process the scene(s) and gather further information.
Initial reports indicate that at least one subject was shot. Information regarding the extent of their injuries will be released when it becomes available. This remains an active investigation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information and/or pictures and video is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives. You may anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting lsp.org and clicking on Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity, or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
Contact Information:
Trooper Monique Lavergne
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop I
Office: 337-262-5880