From the Lafayette Police Department:
On June 1, 2020 at approximately 10:00 pm, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to a disturbance involving a firearm in the 1600 Blk of E. Simcoe St. Once on scene, officers located one victim suffering from a single gunshot wound.
Officers learned that the victim was involved in verbal altercation with two suspects. The altercation turned violent when one of the suspects produced a handgun and shot the victim once.
Medical assistance was provided to the victim prior to him being transported to a local hospital.
The victim is listed in stable condition.
The suspects fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.
This investigation is ongoing.
