UPDATE, 5/3/25, 3 p.m.: Authorities have confirmed the identities of the victim and suspect in the murder suicide that happened earlier this morning.

Police said they identified Samantha Breaux, 27, of Church Point as the victim and Jonovan Dauphine, 30, of Sunset as the suspect.

During the investigation it was discovered that Breaux and Dauphine were allegedly in a domestic partnership and it was indicated that Dauphine allegedly shot and killed Breaux before turning the firearm on himself, police said.

The investigation remains ongoing. We will update as more information is released.

ORGINAL STORY:LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)

— Lafayette Police department are investigating a murder suicide that occurred around the 4500 block of Johnston Street, police said.

Police said the they responded to the call around 8:15 a.m.

The investigation remains ongoing. We will update as more information is released.

If anyone has any information they are asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department at 337-291-8600 or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 337-232-TIPS (8477).

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