A Lafayette man is recovering after a terrifying armed robbery that left him hurt but thankful to be alive. Drew Garrett Martin shared graphic details of the incident on Facebook, describing how he was held at gunpoint and had his car stolen Thursday morning around 1 a. According to Martin, the suspect had been waiting in a vehicle behind his car and practically ambushed him as he was leaving.
The gunman, armed with a rifle, demanded that Martin escort him inside a nearby building where his friends were—presumably to rob them as well. Fortunately, his friends were watching security footage and were able to act quickly. Fearing for his life, Martin handed over everything in his pockets and pleaded for the suspect to take his car and leave. A second individual, who appeared to be helping the suspect, waited across the street before fleeing in another vehicle.
Martin managed to escape by running and jumping over a barbed-wire fence, leaving him with minor injuries. Authorities later told Martin that the same suspect had robbed another person at gunpoint in Duson.
His car was eventually found, but police have not disclosed its condition. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement has not released any arrest updates. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local authorities. DJ Digital Published: February 6, Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Below, find out where 25 of the most infamous crimes in history took place — and what the locations are used for today. If they've been left standing. Categories: Lafayette News , louisiana news.
