LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Lafayette Police say a woman is in the hospital in critical condition following a Friday morning shooting.

They say the shooting happened just before 7:00 am in the 700 block of White Oak Drive.

Police say when they arrived at the scene, a 70-year old woman was shot several times. She was taken to a local hospital.

Police tell News 10 a man is currently in custody. He has been identified as 57-year old Jeffrey M. Davis of Lafayette. He’s been charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder.

Officials say circumstances leading to the shooting are still being investigated.