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Domestic Disturbance Leads To Homicide

Jun 15, 2019 01:08PM ● By Staff Writer

Lafayette, LA - On the afternoon of June 14, 2019, Lafayette Police responded to a disturbance call involving a weapon in the 200 block of Alice Drive. Upon their arrival, police discovered that Leo Lafauci (44) of Lafayette had been shot. He was rushed to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. 

The suspect was identified as the victim's son, Tristian Lafauci (23) of Lafayette who fled the scene prior to officers arriving. He has since been taken into custody and charged with Second Degree Murder. During booking, he was also found to also have an active warrant unrelated to this incident.

         

                               Photo of Tristian Lafauci

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