Police in Ruston are investigating a shooting which claimed the life of a Bienville Parish man.
According to KSLA News 12, the shooting happened on June 19 at 2:23 a.m. at the Chevron/Subway gas station located at 110 Woodward Avenue.
Ruston police received a call about the shooting and quickly responded to the scene. There they saw several vehicles and a crowd of people. Police immediately secured the scene.
While police were investigating the shooting, the North Louisiana Medical Center Emergency Room contacted the police department about an unidentified man who arrived at the emergency room with a fatal gunshot wound. Police determined that he was shot at the gas station. He was later identified as 21-year-old Brandon Rallins, aka “Big B.”
Rallins played football for the Hornets and graduated from Arcadia High School in 2018.
Police questioned approximately 10 to 12 individuals who were at the gas station when police arrived. They learned that the people involved were all from Bienville Parish, more specifically, Arcadia and Ringgold.
Police towed several vehicles, confiscated several firearms, and arrested two individuals on drug charges.
The investigation is still active.
YOU CAN HELP!!! Ruston Police Investigators are asking that anyone with information on this case call the police department at 318-255-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 318-255-1111. You can also submit tips online at rustonlincolncrimestoppers.com, or text “TIP515” to Crimes (274637) to send a text message. Tipsters will remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward if information leads to arrest or indictment.
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