Kadeisha Ross, Laportia Shenett Obituary, Death: Two women discovered dead from gunshot wounds in Lafayette apartment.
Kadeisha Ross, Laportia Shenett Obituary, Death – Two Women Found Shot Dead in Lafayette Apartment: Investigation Underway Authorities in Lafayette are investigating the deaths of two women who were found shot inside an apartment over the weekend. The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office and Lafayette Police Department are treating the case as a homicide but have not yet released any suspect information.
Discovery of the Victims
On Saturday morning, around 8 a.m., emergency responders were called to an apartment in the 100 block of Cochise Trail in Lafayette. Upon arrival, officials discovered the bodies of two women who had been shot multiple times. Authorities quickly secured the scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as 28-year-old Kadeisha Ross and 34-year-old Laportia Shenett, both of Lafayette. Their families have been notified, and officials have expressed their condolences to the grieving loved ones.
Autopsy Results Confirm Homicide
Autopsies were performed on Monday morning to determine the cause of death. According to the coroner’s office, Ross had been shot once, while Shenett suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Their deaths have officially been classified as homicides.
Toxicology tests are still pending, which could provide additional insight into the circumstances of their deaths. However, authorities have not indicated whether substances played a role in the incident.
Ongoing Investigation
The Lafayette Police Department is leading the investigation, but no arrests have been made, and officials have not released any information regarding potential suspects or motives. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the case.
Officials have also not disclosed whether the shooting appeared to be a targeted attack or if there was any sign of forced entry at the apartment. Detectives are likely reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing neighbors, and analyzing forensic evidence to piece together what happened.
Community Response
News of the double homicide has shaken the Lafayette community. Violent crimes of this nature are rare in the area, and residents are concerned about their safety. Local authorities have reassured the public that they are doing everything possible to bring justice to the victims and their families.
Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello issued a statement expressing sympathy for the victims’ loved ones. “Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the families, and we hope they are respected during this difficult time,” she said.
Awaiting Further Updates
As of Monday afternoon, no new details had been released regarding the case. The investigation is ongoing, and updates are expected as more information becomes available. Law enforcement is asking the public to report any suspicious activity or details that could aid in solving the case.
FOX59/CBS4 has reached out to the Lafayette Police Department for additional comments and will continue to provide updates as the story develops.
