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🌱 Patch AM: What police say led to a shooting on Lafayette’s southeast side

Happening soon: Power to the People: Danville on the Lafayette Patch calendar

Friday September 25th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Lafayette! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What police say led to a shooting on Lafayette's southeast side
  • How a new State Police commander will shape Lafayette-area policing

Also on today's calendar: Power to the People: Danville and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 19-year-old arrested after allegedly shooting a man during an argument in Lafayette (wthr.com) — Police are investigating a Wednesday evening shooting on Lafayette's southeast side that left a 34-year-old man hospitalized in stable condition after being found with a gunshot wound near South Creasy Lane. Officers arrested a 19-year-old suspect, say the argument was not random, and are asking anyone with information to contact Lafayette Police or submit an anonymous tip.
   

• Rector named Lafayette District Commander (journalreview.com) — A longtime Indiana State Police trooper has been promoted to lead the Lafayette District, which oversees patrols and investigations across eight surrounding counties. Lieutenant Ben Rector, a Purdue graduate with 15 years' experience in the district, will now manage local troopers, criminal investigations, and daily operations that affect law enforcement coverage in and around Lafayette.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just saw a visibly pregnant little calico kitty in the monon neighborhood walking down hall street.
    Trying to see if she belongs to someone before I catch her and take her to be spayed! (Nextdoor Monon)
  • I've never paid much attention to this app because I expected posts to be from Shadeland (my actual neighbors), but it seems to be from all over Lafayette and West Lafayette.
    Is that just how it works or can it be narrowed down to just Shadeland? (Nextdoor Shadeland)
  • Nesco Resource posted a job opening for Quality Assurance / Library Assistant in Lafayette. Apply here.
  • Best-One Tire & Service Inc posted a job opening for General Service Technician (Hiring Immediately) in Lafayette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lafayette here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Muinzer, Walton Street Capital complete disposition of two student housing communities (irei.com)
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Ok Lafayette! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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