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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
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!)
- 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.
📸 Around Lafayette
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lafayette
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★ Featured events ★
- Power to the People: Danville →
Laura Lee Fellowship House, 212 E Williams St, Danville
3:00 pm
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Swing into Fall at Thomas Duncan Hall 🍂 →
619 Ferry St, Lafayette
6:00 pm - joytrip, Victor Lee and the Fluffy Biscuits, and Sub33 →
Spot Tavern, 409 South 4th Street, Lafayette
9:00 pm - Delphi Community at Faith Christian →
5526 Sr 26 E, Lafayette
10:00 am - House of Heat Pro Wrestling: Battle for the Brave ll →
2000 Elmwood Avenue, Lafayette
12:00 pm - Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore Screening and Discussion →
Tippecanoe County Public Library - Downtown Library, 627 South Street, Lafayette
1:00 pm - Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore Screening and Discussion - Lafayette →
Lafayette IN
1:00 pm - Flowers & Flames →
Rose + Wick Custom Candle Co., 707 Main St, Lafayette
2:00 pm - Exhorder ~ Intoxicated ~ Persevere ~ Karve →
North End Pub, 2100 Elmwood Avenue, Lafayette
7:00 pm - GARM →
Spot Tavern, 409 South 4th Street, Lafayette
9:00 pm - Trading Post →
Spot Tavern, 409 South 4th Street, Lafayette
12:00 pm - Kokedama Workshop →
Bennett's Greenhouse, 3651 McCarty Lane, Lafayette
2:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
📣 Lafayette Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
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
West Lafayette
- Muinzer, Walton Street Capital complete disposition of two student housing communities (irei.com)
- 'Mars constantly throws surprises at you': Perseverance rover finds evidence of ancient hot water in Red Planet crater (space.com)
- The 2027 Best National Universities: Indiana institutions stand out in latest rankings (wbiw.com)
Frankfort
- Frankfort Firefighters to Host Annual Scholarship Golf Outing Tomorrow (clintoncountydailynews.com)
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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