Louisiana police reveal information following tragic shooting accident involving four-year-old.
A tragic shooting incident in Lafayette resulted in the death of a four-year-old child and the arrest of a teenager, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Officers responded to reports of a child being shot on Lena Street on Saturday evening. Upon arrival at around 5:59 p.m., they discovered a young boy with a gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, the child, identified as four-year-old Blaze Rubin, tragically passed away from his injuries. The investigation revealed that the shooting took place inside the residence involving another child. The firearm was accessible to a toddler and belonged to a 17-year-old named Generis Johnson, who was present at the time of the incident. Johnson has been arrested and is facing charges of negligent homicide and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. The police have not provided details about the relationship between those involved or the presence of other individuals during the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lafayette Police Department.
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