One dead in Lafayette shooting Tuesday evening

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana (KLFY) — One person is dead after a shooting Tuesday evening in Lafayette, authorities said.

Just before midnight, Lafayette police received a 911 call about multiple shots fired near an apartment complex in the 1000 block of Robley Drive. Officers found a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries.

During the initial investigation, officers located a vehicle potentially involved in the shooting traveling on a nearby roadway. Officers attempted to stop him, but the vehicle refused to stop and fled the scene. A car chase ensued in Vermilion Parish, which ended in the Kaplan area and three suspects were taken into custody.

The names of the victim and suspects have not been released.

The investigation is ongoing, police said. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

If anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stopper 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.

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