In the early morning hours of March 25, 2026, the life of 22-year-old Irving Lumpkin III of Franklin, Louisiana, was tragically cut short. He was discovered deceased in the parking lot of the Elora Place Apartments, previously known as Grand Pointe Apartments, on Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette. The cause of his death was determined to be a gunshot wound.
Lafayette Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting at the apartment complex at approximately 6:30 a.m.
Upon their arrival, they found Lumpkin, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into his death was immediately launched as a homicide.
In the wake of his death, family and friends gathered to remember and honor the life of the young man they affectionately called "Trey." A balloon release was held in his hometown of Franklin, where his mother described him as a loving father who was a jokester and someone people naturally gravitated towards. His obituary remembers him as a resident of Franklin and mentions his son, Irving Lumpkin IV, and a large extended family.
As of the available information, the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation by the Lafayette Police Department. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the homicide. The police have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and have provided contact information for the department and Lafayette Crime Stoppers, assuring that callers can remain anonymous. The case remains an open and ongoing investigation.
