Lafayette stabbing victim in ICU says attack was racial; motive not confirmed

A Lafayette Parish woman says she believes she was the victim of a racially motivated attack after being stabbed while working as a caregiver at a senior living community.

The victim, identified as Kierra Larcart, said in an interview Thursday that she remains hospitalized in intensive care. Larcart said she believes the attack was racially motivated, alleging statements she said were made by the suspect after his arrest.

Authorities have not publicly confirmed any motive or characterized the incident as a hate crime…

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