Man arrested in connection with 2022 Festival International shooting
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- A new arrest has been made in connection with a downtown Lafayette shooting that took place after Festival International two years ago, authorities said.
Cameron Babineaux, 24, is charged with four counts of attempted first degree murder, evidence tampering, illegal use of a weapon, multiple drug charges and over two dozen outstanding fugitive warrants.
He is accused of engaging in a shootout with a member of a rival New Iberia gang in the 500 block of Jefferson Street on May 1, 2022 as it was packed with revelers just hours after Festival International.
A dozen people were hurt in the incident. The other gang member involved in that shootout, Carl Thompson, was arrested after being shot at the scene, authorities said. None sustained life-threatening injuries except for Thompson, who was initially listed in critical condition.
Babineaux is being held at the Lafayette Parish Jail on a total bond of $140,500.