3 people killed as man goes on shooting spree, before taking his own life
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- A shooting spree across Lafayette and Lafayette Parish Tuesday has left four people dead, including the suspected gunman.
The man, who police say, is responsible for it all took his own life.
He has been identified as Andres Jamal Felix, 36.
Lafayette Police Spokesperson Sgt. Matthew Benoit, Duson Police Chief Kip Judice and Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Spokesperson Valerie Ponsetti have all confirmed with News 10 some detailed information, including a timeline of events.
According to Lafayette Police, the first shooting happened just after 10 a.m. on Tournoir Street where a man was shot to death and that the shooter, identified as Felix, had fled the scene.
Police have identified the deceased as Ross Chiasson, 29.
Lafayette Police say the vehicle Felix was traveling in was located in Iberville Parish.
Detectives approached the vehicle but found it to be abandoned.
It was later discovered that Felix stole a vehicle in Iberville Parish and traveled back to Lafayette Parish, police said.
The second shooting, according to Duson police, happened just after 5:30 p.m. and claimed the life of Paige Lewis, 25 of Duson.
Lewis leaves behind three young children.
According to Judice, it happened at a home in the 400 block of Toby Mouton Road and Felix was identified as the suspected shooter.
And then just after 6 p.m. Lafayette Police responded to their second fatal shooting of the day at a home in the 100 block of Clara Street where they found Kawanna Felix, 43.
As that investigation was ongoing, Benoit said Lafayette Police located Felix's body at a relative's home in the 200 block of Shelia Drive.
He had had taken his own life, police said.
We will continue to follow this story throughout the day Wednesday and bring you all the latest updates.