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Blaze Rubin

Case from Lafayette, LA dated Jan 10, 2026

Victim Details

Blaze Rubin

Male

Lafayette

LA

2026-01-10

4

Blaze

Rubin

07/13/2026

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In a tragic incident on the evening of Saturday, January 10, 2026, a young life was cut short in Lafayette, Louisiana. Four-year-old Blaze Rubin died after being shot inside a residence in the 100 block of Lena Street. The Lafayette Police Department responded to a call about a child being shot shortly before 6 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found the young boy with a gunshot wound. Blaze was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

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  • https://www.klfy.com/local/lafayette-shooting-investigation/
  • KADN News 15: Teen arrested after toddler fires unsecured gun, killing 4-year-old in Lafayette
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