Lafayette Police are investigating a shooting incident that has left one man dead and another charged with negligent homicide.

Police say it happened in the 1600 block of 12th Street around 2:20 p.m.

Police say 18 year old Anthony Beloney advised officers that he and the victim were playing with a gun when it discharged, striking the victim in the face. The name, and age of the victim was not released, and police say he died en route to the hospital.

Police say Beloney has been charged with negligent homicide, and possession of marijuana.