In the latest development in the Lafayette triple homicide case, local authorities have cleared a person of interest who was located with the dog of one of the deceased victims.
There is still one piece of the puzzle missing that the victim's family and members of the community would like found. Brandon Touchet's dog is missing, and his family is pleading that she be returned safely.
In an update to the officer-involved shooting incident, police engaged in a foot pursuit of a suspect, reportedly armed with a rifle, as they ran toward a public park.
A bomb threat received at approximately 8:49 am today has led to the evacuation of all three Lafayette courthouses, according to local law enforcement officials.