Two Arrested Following Shooting Incident on Chalmette Drive

Two men from Lafayette have been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on March 15, 2024, on Chalmette Drive. According to local law enforcement, the incident took place around 11:20 a.m. and resulted in serious injuries to a 37-year-old male victim, who was later hospitalized and underwent surgery.

The primary suspect, Broderick Brown Jr., 17, faces charges of attempted second-degree murder and illegal discharge of a firearm. His accomplice, Danvonrick Foster, 26, has been charged as a principal to second-degree murder. Both individuals were taken into custody and booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.

Details surrounding the incident indicate that the victim and Brown were engaged in a verbal altercation in the parking lot of the location prior to the shooting. During this confrontation, Brown allegedly produced a firearm and shot the victim before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.

Emergency services transported the injured man to a local hospital, where he is currently listed in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking further information from witnesses to the incident.

As the community absorbs this news, local officials emphasize the importance of public safety and the need for cooperation in reporting violent crime. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address gun violence and ensure accountability among offenders.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.