LaFayette man found shot to death at Valley residence overnight
Valley police are investigating a deadly shooting overnight.
The shooting occurred around 1:40 A.M. on Friday, May 23, 2025, at a residence in the 3200 block of 19th Avenue. When officers arrived to the scene of the shooting, they located 29-year-old Christopher Perry of Lafayette, dead from multiple gunshot wounds.
“Witnesses reported that Perry and another person had been involved in a physical altercation just prior to the shooting,” police said. Two weapons were recovered from the scene along with several expended shell casings.
“Valley Investigators are gathering statements from all involved parties and will be consulting with the District Attorney’s office for guidance during the investigation,” police added.
This is an active investigation. If anyone has any information concerning this case, please call Sgt. William Burgos 334-756-5203, or the Greater Valley Area Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP/1-833-AL1-STOP, or online at http://www.215stop.com.
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