UPDATE:
Lafayette police have arrested two suspects in connection with a deadly Wednesday shooting.
Xzavier Dyson, 27, and Martina Mouton, 21, are both facing one count of first-degree murder in the death of Clarence Hypolite, 23, of Lafayette, officials report.
Police responded to Winsor Drive at around 5 p.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive man lying in a driveway. Officers found Hypolite dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Investigators determined that Hypolite was shot inside a vehicle while attempting to conduct a drug deal. The suspects then removed Hypolite from the vehicle and placed him in a nearby driveway. As the suspects fled the scene, Hypolite was hit by the suspect vehicle, according to police.
Through evidence examination, investigators say they identified the suspect vehicle and located it traveling in Jennings. Both suspects were booked in Jeff Davis Parish, where they await extradition back to Lafayette.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Lafayette police are investigating after a man was found dead Wednesday evening in the 100 block of Winsor Drive.
Officers were called to the area around 5:04 p.m. after a report of an unresponsive man lying in a driveway. Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene and had what appeared to be gunshot wounds.
Investigators remained in the neighborhood as they worked to gather information and look for answers. No details about a suspect or what may have led up to the incident were released Wednesday night.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lafayette Police or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the LPD app or the P3 Tips app.
