UPDATE
Two arrests have been made in connection with Monday night’s homicide. Ar’travian Harris, 20, and 17-year-old juvenile, both residents of Lafayette, were apprehended and booked on warrants for second-degree murder, according to police.
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UPDATE: Northside High student killed in Lafayette shooting
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UPDATE: LPSS confirms that the teen who died was a student at Northside.
The Lafayette Parish School System is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a Northside High School student Monday night.
To support students and staff during this difficult time, additional counselors will be available on campus for anyone who may need support or a space to talk.
Our hearts are with the family, friends, classmates, and the entire Northside High community as they grieve this devastating loss.
Here's the original story: The Lafayette Police Department is investigating a shooting on East Cedar Street that killed a 16-year-old.
Officers responded to the area on Monday, March 23, at 10:15 p.m. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, police say they located one person dead in the roadway from an apparent gunshot wound.
Investigators established a crime scene and are continuing to investigate the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 337-232-8477. Tipsters can also submit information through the LPD app, the P3 TIPS mobile app, or by dialing **8477 on a mobile device. All callers remain anonymous.
