LAFAYETTE, La. — A third suspect has been arrested in a shooting that left one man dead.
Ronnie Thomas, 23, of Lafayette, was arrested in the homicide, police say.
The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 100 block of Winsor Dr. on February 11th, in reference to an unresponsive male subject lying in a driveway. Upon arrival, LPD Officers determined that the male was dead due to apparent gunshot wounds.
A crime scene was established and investigators were called out to the scene. Investigators were able to determine that the male victim was shot inside a vehicle while attempting to conduct a narcotics deal, according to police. The suspects then removed the victim from the vehicle, placing him in a nearby driveway. As the suspects were fleeing the scene, the victim was struck by the suspect vehicle. Investigators identified the suspect vehicle and located it traveling in Jennings. This resulted in the arrest of two suspects.
The suspects are identified as Xzavier Dyson, 27, and Martina Mouton, 21. Both suspects have been arrested on charges with one count of 1st Degree Murder. The suspects were booked into Jeff Davis Parish and are awaiting extradition back to Lafayette.
The victim has been identified as Clarence Hypolite, 23, of Lafayette.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stopper 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 **TIPS (**8477) on your mobile device. All callers remain anonymous.
