Clarence Hypolite, a 23-year-old Lafayette resident has been identified by LPD as the man who was found dead from gunshot wounds in a driveway on the 100 block of Winsor Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana, on the evening of Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to a call at approximately 5:04 p.m. reporting an unresponsive man lying in a driveway. Upon arrival, they discovered Hypolite deceased, and a crime scene was immediately established as investigators began their work.
According to law enforcement officials, the investigation revealed that Hypolite had been shot while inside a vehicle during what authorities described as an attempted narcotics transaction. The suspects allegedly removed his body from the vehicle and left him in the driveway before fleeing the scene. In a disturbing detail, police say the suspects struck Hypolite with their vehicle as they drove away.
The Lafayette Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit quickly mobilized to identify and apprehend those responsible. Through a combination of witness statements, forensic evidence, and surveillance footage, investigators were able to track down and arrest two suspects within 24 hours of the incident. The swift response was credited to the coordinated efforts of patrol officers and detectives on the scene.
The suspects were identified as 27-year-old Xzavier Dyson and 21-year-old Martina Mouton. Both individuals have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Hypolite’s death. Authorities have not disclosed further details about their relationship to the victim or the specific circumstances that led to the fatal encounter. The case remains under active investigation as detectives continue to gather evidence and determine whether additional individuals were involved.
The killing has sent shockwaves through the Lafayette community, where residents are grappling with the violent nature of the crime. Hypolite’s death has sparked conversations about the dangers of drug-related violence and the broader implications for neighborhood safety. Community leaders have called for increased outreach and intervention programs aimed at preventing similar tragedies and addressing the root causes of such violence.
As the legal process moves forward, the family of Clarence Hypolite is left to mourn a life lost too soon. Friends and relatives have expressed their grief and disbelief, remembering him as a young man with potential and a future that was abruptly stolen. The community continues to rally around his loved ones, offering support and demanding justice for a senseless act that has left a lasting scar on Winsor Drive.
