by Wesley Harris
The Ruston Police Department and Lincoln Parish Crime Stoppers are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting death of 15-year-old Dallis N. Rhone in the 700 block of Second Avenue on November 6.
Lieutenant Kayla Loyd, public information officer for the Ruston Police Department, said the apparent drive-by shooting occurred about 3:00 a.m. in the 700 block of Second Avenue. Rhone was found wounded and was taken to Northern Louisiana Medical Center. He later died of his injuries.
Initially, RPD announced a $5,000 reward Thursday but boosted the amount for information to $10,000 on Friday.
On the morning of the shooting, Loyd said. “An investigation is underway as officers and investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those who are responsible.”
On Friday, Loyd added, “We have gotten some tips and investigators are working hard to follow up on those tips.”
Rhone’s funeral is scheduled for Saturday, November 15 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston, according to King’s Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. immediately followed by a Celebration of Life.
RPD has not publicly named any suspects. The shooting is the third murder in Ruston this year. RPD has made arrests in the previous two cases.
If you have any information, please contact the Ruston Police Department Investigations Division at 318-255-4141 or submit an anonymous tip to Lincoln Parish Crime Stoppers. Crime Stopper information can be provided in several ways:
–call 318-255-1111
–text a tip to “TIP515 plus your message” to CRIMES (274637)
–submit a tip online at http://www.rustonlincolncrimestoppers.com.
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