Ruston Police arrested a suspect Monday in the murder of a 14-year-old Ruston youth.
The victim was shot and killed at South Trenton Street near West Hilly Avenue early on Sunday, May 19.
Ruston officers responded to the scene about 1:11 a.m. after a report of a male lying in the roadway. Police found the male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Officers secured the area and immediately rendered aid to the victim. He was transported by Ruston Ambulance Service to Northern Louisiana Medical Center and later flown to Ochsner LSU Health-Shreveport.
The victim, later identified as a 14-year-old male juvenile, died of his injuries. RPD has not released the victim’s name.
RPD investigators collected evidence from the scene and conducted a number of interviews in a lengthy investigation. An arrest warrant for second degree murder was obtained for the suspect.
On Monday morning, the 14-year-old male suspect was taken into custody and booked at the Green Oaks Detention Center in Monroe.
Ruston Police Investigators ask anyone who may have additional information on this case to call the department at 318-255-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 318-255-1111. A tip may also be submitted online at http://www.rustonlincolncrimestoppers.com, or text “TIP515” to Crimes (274637) to send a text message. Tipsters remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest or a grand jury indictment.
