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Mother injured in Lafayette shooting, police investigate

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Police are investigating a shooting in Lafayette that resulted in a woman being shot.

At approximately 3:03 p.m., Lafayette Police responded to a shooting in progress in the 200 block of Leonie Street. Officials said an investigation revealed a domestic disturbance between a man, the suspect and his mother, who was the victim.

Officials said the victim suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot injury and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Police have the male suspect in custody. The Lafayette Police Department is investigating the incident and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Lafayette Police Department.

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