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Tragic Three-Vehicle Crash Claims Lives of Two Lafayette Residents in St. Landry Parish

Lafayette, Louisiana – Two Lafayette residents tragically lost their lives in a devastating three-vehicle crash that occurred in St. Landry Parish. Janie Hobbs, 67, and Shannon Thibodeaux, 34, were the victims of this unfortunate incident that took place at approximately 2 a.m. on a Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the Louisiana State Police, the fatal collision occurred when a pickup truck collided with the rear end of their vehicle while it was …

Vigil Held for Carencro Native Slain in Lafayette, Calls for End to Gun Violence

Carencro, Louisiana – A somber vigil was held in remembrance of Elzy Cyprian, a 29-year-old Carencro native who tragically became Lafayette’s fourth murder victim of the year. Family and friends gathered at Carencro Park on Wednesday, March 27, to honor his memory with a balloon release. Cyprian lost his life as a result of a violent altercation that escalated into a fatal shooting along Harrison Drive in Lafayette over the weekend. The community came together …

Man Arrested in Lafayette for October Murder of Nathan Bob

LAFAYETTE, La. – After being wanted since November, Dontrell Clark has been arrested in connection with the October murder of Nathan Bob in Lafayette, Louisiana. Clark, 23, is facing a charge of second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the homicide investigation. Bob was fatally shot at his home in the 500 block of Orchid Drive on October 29. The victim’s family revealed that he was killed in front of his 5-year-old daughter. Previously, Clark …

Homicides Surge in Lafayette in 2023 with Seven Tragic Deaths

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The city of Lafayette, Indiana, has seen a troubling rise in homicides in 2023, with seven reported cases so far. This number is unusual for the area, as both West Lafayette police and the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office have not encountered any homicides in their precincts during this time. One of the most notable cases was the killing of 18-year-old Anthony Holdbrook on New Year’s Day. Holdbrook was fatally shot after a …