LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-UPDATE: Police said the man shot this morning was attempting to steal a truck while the owner was preoccupied.
During a “violent struggle”, the owner fatally shot the the man, who has not been identified, police said.
“The death has been ruled a justifiable homicide and there are no charges being pursued against the vehicle owner at this time,” LDP spokesman Karl Ratcliff said.
ORIGINAL STORY: Lafayette Police are investigating a fatal shooting at the Home Depot at Willow Drive and Evangeline Thruway.
Ratcliff said a white male is confirmed dead. The shooting occurred in the parking lot at about 9 a.m.
One suspect is in custody. No arrests have been made at this time, Ratcliff said.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.