Lafayette police officer fires at suspects during shootout between 2 groups on Evangeline Thruway; Louisiana State Police investigating

The Lafayette Police Department responded in the area of the 2100 block of NE Evangeline Thruway following reports of multiple gunshots on the morning of Wednesday, January 1, 2025, around 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, an officer encountered two groups of individuals actively exchanging gunfire. The officer discharged their firearm in response to the threat.

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