LAFAYETTE, La. — A 21-year-old Lafayette woman, identified as Keiara Ledet, was fatally shot early Sunday morning, February 9, on Pinhook Road near Carmel Drive. Authorities responded to the scene just before 1 a.m. after reports of the shooting emerged.
According to the Lafayette Police Department, the suspect has been identified as 20-year-old Wikeem Smith, also of Lafayette. Smith was arrested and later booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center, facing multiple charges including second-degree murder, resisting an officer, and possession of marijuana.
Additionally, it was revealed that Smith had an outstanding arrest warrant from Fort Smith, Arkansas, which was active at the time of his arrest.
Details surrounding the motive behind the shooting remain unclear as the investigation continues. Authorities have not disclosed further information about the circumstances leading up to the fatal incident.
The Lafayette Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward as they continue to gather evidence. The investigation remains ongoing, and more updates are expected in the coming days.
The community has expressed concern over the rising violence in the area, and local leaders have called for stronger efforts to address safety issues.