A devastating overnight incident on South General Marshall Street has taken a heart-wrenching turn, as the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed the death of one of the victims - a child - who was shot during the incident.
On social media, many people posted the simple, basic credo of responsible gun ownership while others pressed on, reminding people that the officer's actions were negligent.
No officers were injured in the incident that involved Louisiana State Police and East Jefferson Levee District Officers, with the subject of the shooting dying on the scene.