LAFAYETTE, La. – According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Department, the suspect responsible for three homicides across Lafayette Parish is now dead after taking his own life.
Police responded to the scene of a homicide in the 100 block of Clara Street in connection to the investigation of the Tuesday morning homicide in Lafayette.
Earlier this morning police responded to the scene of a shooting in the 200 block of Tournoir Street where 29-year-old Ross Chaisson was found dead.
Sr. Cpl. Matthew Benoit tells KATC, that the shooting took place at approximately 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2022. While on the scene investigating, police identified Andres Jamal Felix, 36, of Lafayette as the suspect in which a warrant for his arrest was issued.
Around 5:30 p.m. we received information that a second shooting took place in Duson on Toby Mouton Road where 25-year-old Paige Lewis was shot and killed by Felix
According to Lafayette Police, Felix was able to steal a vehicle and make his way back to Lafayette.
Around 6 p.m., Felix drove to the residence of his estranged 43-year-old wife, Kawanna Felix, in the 100 block of Clara Street where he shot an killed her.
Felix drove to a relative's home on Sheila Drive where he then took his own life.
KATC is awaiting a comment from authorities on motive as the investigation continues.
Updates will be posted here as new information becomes available.
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