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One person shot, another hit by getaway vehicle, Lafayette Police say
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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- One person was shot and another person was hit by a vehicle presumably leaving the scene early this morning, according to Lafayette Police.
Lafayette Police Department were dispatched to the 1200 block of E. Simcoe Street at 2:45 a.m. Thursday to a report of gunfire in the area. Officers found a vehicle crash which resulted in one victim being shot. They also located a pedestrian who investigators said had been struck by a fleeing vehicle after the shooting occurred.
The pedestrian sustained minor injury that did not require medical attention, and the victim of the shooting was later located at a local hospital where he had been brought by private transportation, authorities said. The victim sustained one gunshot wound to the chest that police said they believe is not life-threatening.
No other details were released. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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 by dialing **TIPS (**8477) on your mobile device. All callers remain anonymous.