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Michael Paul Middlebrook

Case from Lafayette, LA dated Oct 01, 2017

Victim Details

Michael Paul Middlebrook

Male

White / Caucasian

Lafayette

LA

2017-10-01

44

Michael

Paul Middlebrook

06/26/2026

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On the night of October 1, 2017, Lafayette Police Corporal Michael Paul Middlebrook, a 44-year-old male, was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a call at a convenience store. A nine-year veteran of the department and a United States Army veteran, he was known for his dedication to serving the community. The incident began around 10 p.m. with a report of a battery and shots fired near Moss Street and Van Buren Drive.

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