Corey James Lapoint, a 38-year-old White man from Lafayette, Louisiana, was killed in the early hours of June 1, 2024. Shortly before 1 a.m., Lafayette Police officers responding to the 3800 block of West Congress Street found Lapoint suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene and the Lafayette Police Department has confirmed they are treating his death as a homicide.

The street was secured as an active crime scene while detectives began investigating. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Lafayette Crime Stoppers; callers may remain anonymous.

If anyone knew Corey, was in the area that night, or has tips that could help investigators, please come forward.