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                 Press Release 
 

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Lafayette Police Department 
20 N. 6th Street 
Lafayette, Indiana  47901 
 
 
For Immediate Release                                  Contact: Sgt. Mike Brown             
  August 14th, 2019                                                                                                                         mlbrown@lafayette.in.gov 
                                                                (765) 807-1224  
 
Lafayette Police Investigate Shooting 
At 2:44am on 8-14-19, Lafayette Police Officers responded to 2821-B Dorsett Dr. in reference to a shooting incident.  Preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect fired multiple rounds into a residence and fled the scene. 
Kevon McCaster (age 19) and Yeriyah Taylor (age 20) each suffered a single gunshot wound to the leg. 
McCaster was transported to IU Arnett hospital for treatment.  Taylor was transported to St E East hospital for treatment.  Both were listed in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries. 
This investigation is ongoing. 
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Lafayette Police Department at 765-807-1200, or the WeTip Hotline at 1-800-78 CRIME. 
Questions can be directed to the undersigned. 
 
Sergeant Mike Brown 
Community Outreach & Crime Prevention 
 
 
 

