Ongoing – sketchy details – story evolving: LOUISIANA — There has been a shooting at the Grand 16 movie theater, the address is 3141 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503. LiveStream Link • 3 deceased including gunman (self-inflicted) • 7 additional injured transported to local hospitals (some critical)
The shooter was reportedly inside the theater during the attack. Witnesses say several people were shot. According to KATC, State Police confirmed the shooter is no longer active. This is not now confirmed.
At least six people were injured in the shooting Thursday night at the Grand Theatre, according to reports. The shooter then turned the gun on himself, a witness told The Advertiser:
Katie Domingue of Carencro was at the 7 p.m. showing of “Train Wreck” with her fiance’, Joshua Doggett. About 20 minutes into the movie, Domingue said, she heard a loud noise.
“We heard a loud pop we thought was a firecracker,” she said.
She saw “an older white man” standing up and shooting down, not in her direction.
“He wasn’t saying anything. I didn’t hear anybody screaming either,” Domingue said.
What's being reported: older white male killed one, himself. 10 injured. Shooting in 1 of 16 theaters. Bomb squad sweeping area. #Lafayette
— Sarah Fowler (@FowlerSarah) July 24, 2015
BREAKING @LocalMemphis Witnesses say shooting happened during a 7 p.m. showing of the movie "Train Wreck. #Lafayettetheatershooting
— ABC24 Memphis (@ABC24Memphis) July 24, 2015
UPDATE: @BobbyJindal traveling to #Lafayette scene to meet with state police http://t.co/JbjBvCTgBW pic.twitter.com/YL1pbExNJW
— Clarion Ledger (@clarionledger) July 24, 2015
https://twitter.com/JGoffTDA/status/624405881136902144
"We heard people in the theatre screaming." Paige Bearb, who was witness to #Lafayette shooting. Listen: http://t.co/MgWreo0rHJ
— CNN Tonight (@CNNTonight) July 24, 2015