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Police Charge Grace Fultz in Lafayette Shooting That Killed 18-Year-Old

Police recovered a small-caliber pistol at a North 9th Street apartment, with no broader threat reported.

Overview

  • Officers were dispatched around 10:52 p.m. Wednesday to the 900 block of North 9th Street on a report of a shooting.
  • Responders found Dynasty Battle, 18, of Attica, inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound and pronounced her dead at the scene.
  • Investigators say Fultz allegedly shot Battle, and a small-caliber pistol was recovered from the apartment.
  • Fultz, 20, was arrested and booked on involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, criminal recklessness and pointing a firearm.
  • Police interviewed witnesses, report no outstanding suspects or ongoing threat to the community, and say the investigation remains active.