Lafayette police announced arrests Wednesday in a March shooting that left one person dead in the parking lot of an apartment complex off Kaliste Saloom Road.
Suspects taken into custody after multi-jurisdiction search
Authorities identified the suspects as Durrall Alexander Jr., 22, of Franklin, and JMichael Gray, 22, also of Franklin. Alexander was arrested in Sioux City, Iowa, and is awaiting extradition to Lafayette. Gray was located by the Lafayette Police Department’s Special Investigative Unit and booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.
The shooting occurred in March at the Grande Pointe Apartments near the 3600 block of Kaliste Saloom Road. Responding officers found a body in the parking lot after a call reporting a shooting just after 6:30 a.m. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released the name of the victim.
Charges and ongoing investigation
Both men face a slate of charges filed by local prosecutors. The charges listed by law enforcement include second-degree murder, the illegal use of weapons, aggravated criminal damage to property, conspiracy to commit second-degree murder and criminal street gangs and patterns.
| Suspect | Age | Residence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durrall Alexander Jr. | 22 | Franklin | Arrested in Sioux City, Iowa; awaiting extradition |
| JMichael Gray | 22 | Franklin | Arrested and booked into Lafayette Parish Correctional Center |
Police said the case remains active as investigators work to confirm motive and any further involvement.
"This incident remains under investigation."
What Lafayette residents should know
The arrests underscore continued efforts by local and out-of-state law enforcement to locate suspects in serious crimes affecting Lafayette neighborhoods. The location of the shooting — an apartment complex on a busy corridor near shopping and residential areas — has raised concerns among neighbors and community leaders about safety and the impact of violent crime on quality of life.
- If you have information about the killing, contact the Lafayette Police Department.
- Tips may also be submitted to Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 337-232-8477.
- Officials encourage residents with video footage or witness information from the March incident to come forward.
As the case moves through the legal process, Lafayette residents can expect hearings on extradition and arraignment for Alexander and formal charging proceedings in the parish courthouse for both men. Prosecutors still must present evidence to support the charges, and investigators are continuing to piece together the events that led to the early-morning shooting.
Local law-enforcement agencies say community tips have been important in reaching this point. Police officials did not say whether additional arrests or charges are expected.
