Teen arrested after MLK Drive shooting leaves one injured

LAFAYETTE, La. — Lafayette police said a 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive early Saturday that left one person shot in the chest.

According to the Lafayette Police Department, on August 24, 2024, at approximately 4 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from a chest wound. He was transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition. Witnesses informed officers that the suspect was in a nearby apartment.

SWAT members ordered the suspect to leave the apartment without incident. The suspect has been identified as a 16-year-old juvenile. Lafayette Police Department detectives are currently interviewing the suspect, the victim and witnesses. The investigation is ongoing and updates will be provided as more information is released.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Lafayette Police or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS (8477). You can download the LPD app and submit your information through the Submit a Tip tab. You can also contact Lafayette Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 TIPS mobile app or by dialing **TIPS (**8477) on your mobile device. All callers remain anonymous.