LAFAYETTE, La. — Two arrests have been made in connection with the shooting that occurred outside the Waffle House in the 2100 block of NE Evangeline Thruway on the morning of January 1, 2025.
Damon Guillot, 19, of Marksville, was arrested on January 3. He faces charges of attempted second-degree murder, illegal discharge of a weapon, and possession of a machine gun. His bond is set at $320,000.
Daykwon Guillot, 21, also of Marksville, was arrested on January 1, on one count of simple criminal damage to property and illegal discharge of a weapon.
Both were booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center. Daykwon Guillot has since been released.
The incident remains under investigation.
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LAFAYETTE, La. — The Lafayette Police Department responded in the area of the 2100 block of NE Evangeline Thruway following reports of multiple gunshots on the morning of Wednesday, January 1, 2025, around 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, an officer encountered two groups of individuals actively exchanging gunfire. The officer discharged their firearm in response to the threat.
The Lafayette Police Department responded in the area of the 2100 block of NE Evangeline Thruway following reports of multiple gunshots on January 1, around 2:30 a.m.Â
Upon arrival, officers encountered two groups of individuals actively exchanging gunfire. At least one officer discharged a firearm in response to the threat.
The Louisiana State Police has been requested to conduct an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting. All inquiries regarding the officer's actions should be directed to the Louisiana State Police.
Several individuals were transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the incident.
