Lafayette Police have confirmed an arrest in connection with a fatal shooting that took place Friday afternoon at the Woodspring Suites on Hugh Wallis Road. The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Phillip Francis Jr. of Lafayette.
According to investigators, Francis was involved in an altercation with the suspect shortly before the shooting occurred. Officers were called to the hotel around 2:20 p.m., where Francis was found dead at the scene.
Suspect in Custody
Police have arrested 39-year-old Kyle Jagneaux, also of Lafayette, in connection with the case.
Jagneaux, a former Lafayette Police officer according to department PIO Robin Green, has been booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on one count of manslaughter.
Ongoing Investigation
While police say the altercation led directly to the shooting, investigators have not released additional details about what sparked the confrontation. Detectives remain on the case and are continuing to gather evidence…