Following reports of a possible armed individual with a firearm on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at the Acadiana Mall, an arrest has been made by the Lafayette Police Department.
LPD, Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana State Police were on the scene to investigate. Law enforcement personnel conducted interior and exterior sweeps of the location, according to LPD.
At 5:38 p.m., the Lafayette Police Department responded to a report of an individual inside the Acadiana Mall at 5725 Johnston Street, possibly armed with a firearm.
This report prompted a significant response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Lafayette Police Department, Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana State Police.
During the investigation, law enforcement personnel conducted both interior and exterior sweeps of the location. No suspects armed with a weapon were found on the property.
While information circulating via social media indicated that gunshots were heard inside the mall, officers have no information confirming that shots were fired during the incident, LPD said.