Details released by Lafayette Police after fatal shooting accident involving four-year-old
A tragic incident in Lafayette resulted in the death of a four-year-old child, with a teenager now in custody, as reported by the Lafayette Police Department. The police responded to reports of a child being shot at a location on Lena Street on Saturday evening. The young boy was found at the scene with a gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital for treatment, but unfortunately, he passed away from his injuries. The victim has been identified as Blaze Rubin, a four-year-old from Lafayette. The investigation revealed that the shooting took place within the home involving another child where a loaded firearm was accessible to a toddler. 17-year-old Generis Johnson, the owner of the gun, has been arrested and charged. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lafayette Police Department.
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