Highlights
- 6-year-old girl shot at vigil for gun violence victim now in stable condition
- The shooting occurred Sunday night at Debaillon Park during a memorial for Phillip Francis Jr.
- The child was initially in critical condition, but their condition has improved
- Lafayette Police continue searching for the shooter with no connection to the original hotel shooting
- The community vigil intended to mourn Friday’s gun violence victim was interrupted by more violence
6-Year-Old Girl Now Stable After Shooting at Lafayette Vigil
Police report child’s condition upgraded from critical as investigation continues into park shooting
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — A 6-year-old girl is now in stable condition after being shot during a vigil against gun violence at Debaillon Park Sunday night, marking a tragic irony as the community gathered to mourn another recent shooting victim.
According to our news partners at KATC TV-3, the young girl was critically injured when gunfire erupted during a memorial service for Phillip Francis Jr., 44, who was fatally shot Friday at the WoodSpring Suites hotel. The Lafayette Police Department provided an update on the child’s condition, stating she has improved from critical to stable condition.
Police Investigation Details
Lafayette Police provided an update stating the 6-year-old female victim is now in stable condition. The investigation remains ongoing…