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2 dead, 2 others injured in shooting at Lafayette laundromat

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LAFAYETTE — Two people are dead and two others are injured after a shooting at a laundromat in Lafayette on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Lafayette Police Department said they responded to the shooting at Lafayette Laundry, located at 3100 South Street, around 7:40 p.m.

When officers arrived, they located four people with gunshot wounds.

Lafayette police said they found the following victims:

  • 35-year-old Keith Ford suffering from two gunshot wounds to the back. He was transported to a local hospital where later died.
  • 32-year-old Renee Martin suffering from four gunshot wounds. She was transported to an Indianapolis hospital where she remains in stable condition.
  • 30-year-old Salvador Antonio De La Cruz Reyes suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital and has since been released.

Investigators confirmed the shooter in the incident is the male who was in critical condition from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He later died at the hospital.

Detectives said the shooter is 73-year-old Louis McGlothlin from Lincoln, Nebraska, and are working closely with their police department.

According to police, McGlothlin left Nebraska early in the morning and drove to Lafayette, arriving in the evening. He got to the laundromat in a silver 2023 Ford F-150, entered the business and opened fire.

Police say McGlothlin fired a total of eight rounds before taking his own life. At the time of the incident, there were five people inside the business.

The motives for the shooting remain under investigation by police. However, they say no connection has been found between McGlothlin and the victims.

The Lafayette Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the victims of this tragic event, especially to the family and loved ones of Keith Ford. Keith’s untimely passing is a profound loss, and our thoughts are with those grieving during this difficult time. We also extend our heartfelt support to Renee Martin as she continues her recovery and to Salvador Antonio De La Cruz Reyes as he heals from his injuries.
Lafayette Police Department