The Lafayette Police Department has released new details explaining how a fatal shooting involving two young children occurred inside a residence on Lena Street.
Officers were called to the 100 block of Lena Street around 5:59 p.m. Saturday after reports that a child had been shot. The victim, later identified as Blaze Rubin, age 4, was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Police Say Toddler Discharged Unsecured Firearm
Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined that a 2-year-old child inside the residence located an unsecured and loaded firearm.
Police say the toddler discharged the weapon, striking Blaze Rubin. The child suffered severe injuries and was later pronounced deceased…