LAFAYETTE, La. — UPDATE: After investigating, LPD detectives determined a 2-year-old child inside the home found an unsecured and loaded firearm.
The child fired the gun, hitting the 4-year-old Blaze Rubin, who died from his injuries.
As a result of the investigation, 17-year-old Jenarius Johnson was arrested, facing the following charges:
- One count of negligent homicide
- One count of illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile
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According to Lafayette Police Department, a 4-year-old child was killed in a shooting in Lafayette Saturday evening.
LPD responded to the 100 block of Lena Street for reports of a child shot inside a home around 6 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found the 4-year-old boy with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.
The child was taken to a hospital, but he later died from his injuries.
KATC will update with more details as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS (8477). You can download the LPD App and submit your information via the submit a tip tab. You can also contact Lafayette Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 TIPS Mobile App or by dialing 232-TIPS (8477) on your mobile device. All callers remain anonymous.
