Rashawn Broussard was 22 when he was shot on the 500 block of S. Sterling Street in Lafayette, Louisiana. Officers responded around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021, and Broussard was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The Lafayette Police Department classified the incident as a homicide and opened an investigation.

Initial reports gave few details about what led to the shooting. At the time of those reports no suspects had been publicly identified and no arrests were reported. Authorities asked the public for any information that could help piece together the events of that night.

If anyone saw activity on S. Sterling Street that evening or has information about Rashawn’s death, please contact the Lafayette Police Department.