On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 24-year-old John Andrus of Lafayette, Louisiana, was shot in the 600 block of North St. Antoine Street. Officers arrived around 2:55 p.m. to find two people suffering gunshot wounds; both were taken to a local hospital and Andrus later died of his injuries. The second victim’s name has not been released; initial reports said one victim was critical and the other stable.

The Lafayette Police Department secured the scene and opened an active investigation, collecting evidence and seeking witnesses. No motive, suspect information, or arrests have been released so far. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers; tips may be given anonymously.

If anyone knew John or witnessed the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.