Teenager is second suspect arrested in killing of elderly Lafayette man | Crime

LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) – Lafayette police said a second arrest has been made in connection with the murder of an elderly man who was inside his home when a bullet from outside pierced his walls and struck him.

Investigators said Tr’Marion Thomas, 17, of Lafayette, was arrested on Wednesday, May 29, on charges of attempted first-degree murder (three counts) and aiding and abetting first-degree murder. He was booked into the Juvenile Detention Center.

They added that the arrest was related to the shooting death of 70-year-old Stannford Mouton in the 400 block of Macklyn Street in Lafayette on May 21.

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LAFAYETTE, Louisiana (KADN) — Lafayette police said an arrest has been made in connection with the shooting that left an elderly man dead, adding that shots were fired outside and the victim was struck by a bullet inside the home.

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana (KADN) — Lafayette police said an elderly man died following an early morning shooting. Police identified the victim as Stannford Mouton, 70, of Lafayette.

Investigators said Leonce Boutte IV, 27, of Lafayette, was previously arrested and charged with second-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder (three counts).