On the evening of May 3, 2023, 26-year-old Rasheed Kamal Carmouche was shot while walking in the 2700 block of East Simcoe Street in Lafayette, Louisiana. Police first responded to a call at about 6:07 p.m. and found Carmouche with a gunshot wound; officers began life-saving measures until EMS arrived, but he was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Born in Dallas on September 28, 1996, Carmouche is described as a father, brother and friend who enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. His survivors include his parents, a daughter, five siblings and an extended family of grandparents, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Homicide detectives identified and arrested 29-year-old Thomas Woods of Lafayette. Woods was booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center and charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of illegal discharge of weapons. The initial police response went to the 2500 block of East Simcoe Street, but investigators determined the shooting occurred in the 2700 block.

If anyone saw Carmouche that evening or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.