Child killed, 5 people injured in shooting at Louisiana home
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPLC/Gray News) - One child was killed and five other people were shot following an incident Saturday morning in Lafayette, Lousiana, according to KPLC.
Two police officers are among those seriously injured.
At least three Lafayette police officers responded after 2 a.m. Saturday. When they arrived, someone fired at them, wounding two officers. Another officer returned fire.
Three additional victims were struck by gunfire during the incident, including a woman and two children. It is unclear who shot them.
Deputies describe the officers’ injuries as serious and say the other victims are in critical condition. The suspect was also shot, although it’s unclear the extent of their injuries.
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