The Ruston Police Department has announced an arrest in connection with a February shooting on Groveland Avenue that left one person injured.
Tavarion Bass, 21, of Ruston, was arrested April 29 and booked into the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for attempted second degree murder.
RPD officers responded to the 800 block of Groveland Avenue after reports of multiple gunshots on February 27. They discovered dozens of shell casings at the scene. Around the same time, dispatch received notification a gunshot victim had arrived at Northern Louisiana Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
During the initial investigation, officers located an abandoned truck containing an AR-style pistol without a serial number in the bed. The firearm and vehicle were seized as evidence. As the case developed, investigators conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle believed to be connected to the shooting and interviewed several individuals. Information gathered through those interviews and community cooperation ultimately led to the identification of Bass.
Authorities executed a search warrant at Bass’s residence on April 29, detaining three individuals for questioning. A secondary residence associated with Bass was also searched, where investigators recovered numerous firearm magazines and ammunition.
During the initial search, narcotics were discovered, resulting in additional charges against Antavion Bass, 22. He was arrested and booked into the Lincoln Parish Detention Center possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of MDMA (ecstasy) with intent to distribute, possession of oxycodone, and possession of a legend drug (gabapentin).
Police Chief Eric Watson expressed appreciation for the community’s assistance, noting that cooperation played a key role in advancing the investigation.
“Our investigators are working hard to establish trust in the community,” Watson said. “Success in these types of investigations goes a long way in demonstrating this trust. We appreciate everyone who made this possible as well as the tireless efforts of our investigators and the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office in this case.”
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Ruston Police Department at 318-255-4141.
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