by Wesley Harris
A suspect in the shooting in the Raising Cane’s parking lot last week has waived extradition, allowing investigators to bring him back to Ruston to face charges.
Kentorious Carey, 18, of Magnolia, Ark. was booked into the Lincoln Parish Detention Center Friday afternoon.
Ruston Police Lt. Kayla Loyd said Carey’s arrest followed a coordinated effort between Ruston Police and Arkansas law enforcement agencies.
“With the assistance of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the Magnolia Police Department, Ruston investigators arrested Kentorious Carey of Magnolia, Arkansas, for attempted second degree murder in connection with the shooting that occurred at Raising Cane’s,” according to Loyd.
Carey was booked for attempted second degree murder and aggravated battery.
More arrests are expected in the case.
RPD was notified of a disturbance involving a large crowd at Raising Cane’s at 659 North Service Road East at about 12:48 a.m. on May 24. While officers were responding, several calls were received reporting gunshots had been fired in the parking lot.
When police arrived at the scene, they learned a gunshot victim had already been transported by private vehicle to the Northern Louisiana Medical Center. Hospital staff reported to RPD that a large crowd had gathered outside the emergency room.
Patrol officers and criminal investigators responded to the hospital and contacted with the victim, who had sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The victim is reportedly from Arcadia.
Video recorded in the parking lot and posted on social media showed numerous young males engaged in the melee with others looking on. One young man can be seen knocked to the ground and punched and stomped by at least six others.
“During the course of the investigation, we were able to identify Carey as the shooter involved in this incident, along with several other individuals who participated,” Loyd said. “The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional arrests are expected as investigators continue to pursue leads and gather evidence.”
Carey was listed as a senior track star at Magnolia High School this past season.
Loyd added, “We would like to thank the public for the overwhelming amount of information, tips, and assistance provided following the incident. Community cooperation played a significant role in advancing this investigation quickly and safely.”
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Ruston Police Department at 318-255-4141.
