LAFAYETTE, La (ENN)-- One person has been left in critical condition following a shooting that occurred Friday night.
Lafayette police responded to reports of a male being shot in the 1400 block of West Willow Street just after 10pm on Friday night. Upon arrival, officers said they found a victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim was taken to a local hospital, where they are currently in critical condition.
The victim was an employee at a nearby business, and upon closing for the night, he was approached by a suspect in the parking lot, police say. Shots were fired, and the suspect fled the scene.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact The Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS (8477). You can download the LPD App and submit your information via the Submit a Tip tab. You can also contact Lafayette Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 TIPS Mobile App or dialing TIPS (8477) on your mobile device. All callers remain anonymous.