Authorities have provided more details about a fatal shooting that took place at the Lafayette Laundromat on Thursday evening, December 5, 2024. The incident occurred around 7:40 p.m. at the laundromat, formerly known as Maytag Laundromat, located at 3100 South Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man critically injured in the parking lot. He was rushed to IU Arnett Hospital but later died from his injuries. The Tippecanoe County Coroner, Carrie Costello, identified the deceased as 35-year-old Keith Ford.
Inside the laundromat, officers discovered three more individuals with gunshot wounds. Renee Martin, 32, and Salvador Antonio De La Cruz Reyes, 30, were taken to a local hospital and are reported to be in stable condition. The alleged shooter, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and is in critical condition. The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) confirmed that the suspect is a man from Lincoln, Nebraska.
Investigators are working with the Lincoln Police Department to gather more information about the suspect's background and possible motives. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation, and authorities have not yet determined whether the victims and the suspect knew each other or what triggered the violence.
This tragic event has deeply affected the local community, sending shockwaves through Lafayette. Police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward by contacting the Lafayette Police Department or submitting anonymous tips through the department’s hotline. A reward may be offered for information that leads to an arrest or further understanding of the incident.
As the investigation continues, authorities are committed to uncovering the full details of what happened. The community remains on edge, hoping for answers and justice for the victims. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Keith Ford and all those affected by this senseless act of violence.
