Lafayette lost 36-year-old Leroy Hamilton to a fatal shooting on May 12, 2017. Hamilton, described as a Black male who was known for his big smile, was killed by gunfire that Friday evening.

The Lafayette Police Department identified two suspects and made rapid arrests. On the day of the shooting, 20-year-old Kylan Sophus was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. A second suspect, 18-year-old Jalen Brown, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder on May 15, 2017. Motive and the detailed circumstances leading to Hamilton’s death were not widely reported while the initial coverage emphasized the quick arrests.

If anyone knew Leroy, his movements that night, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to speak with investigators.