A college student who was shot more than ten times while waiting at a train crossing louisiana She was eating fries when she died.
Allison Rice, 21, was on her way home from a night out with friends and was shot dead near the railway tracks at around 2.30 a.m. Friday.
Detectives are ‘at a loss’ as to the motive behind the ruthless murder of the student from Geismar, described by friends as ‘bright and bubbly’.
The Louisiana State University senior was found in her bullet-ridden car in Baton Rouge partying with friends at a bar on Government Street less than five minutes from where she was killed.
It is believed that she was trying to spin on the tracks when she was shot several times through her windshield.
Friends and family paid wreaths to her, as well as her favorite snacks, on the street where she was shot, and also placed a cross with her face on a telephone pole.
Alison Rice, 21, was studying marketing at Louisiana State University and preparing for an internship before her tragic murder
At around 2.30 am on Friday, the eyewitnesses informed of several shots fired, after which the police reached the spot.
Friends and family paid floral tributes to him as well as his favorite snacks on the street where he was shot
Rice’s aunt Susie Rice Granier describes the young woman as a ‘free spirit’ and says she loves to sing and dance
A cross with Eli’s face in the center is mounted to a telephone pole where the student was killed
Authorities are yet to identify a suspect in the murder and the reason behind the attack is yet to be determined. unfiltered with beam,
While waiting for the train to finish at Rice Crossing, she was shot and sustained wounds on her arm and chest.
Officers found several shells near his vehicle, as well as fast food in his lap, but nothing was taken from his car.
It does not appear that this is a case of mistaken identity, the motive behind the murder has caused damage to the authorities.
Baton Rouge police are investigating the shooting, with Police Chief Murphy Paul saying after the incident: ‘I left the scene before I got here.
‘Our spies are campaigning in the area. A lot of investigative efforts that are going on behind the scenes. This is a very sad thing. This is a very sad thing.’
Her father Paul told WBRZ: ‘This should never have happened, shouldn’t have happened, shouldn’t have happened.
‘She’s a beautiful baby girl. She had one year left to graduate from LSU, with her entire future ahead of her.
‘When you hear the words of the cop saying, “She’s with the coroner now, she didn’t.” It’s the most devastating word you can ever hear.’
His family members are pleading with the police for answers and begging anyone with information to come forward.
The student had gone out with friends before the shooting and died when she was trapped behind a train just a few miles from the campus.
Officers found several shells near his vehicle, as well as fast food in his lap, but nothing was taken from his car.
Rice was working as a bartender at The Shed BBQ in Baton Rouge, where she worked with her two brothers (pictured together)
Her parents are requesting anyone for information to come forward to help the police in their interrogation
Police responded at the scene at around 2.30 a.m. and what was left later that morning was a pile of broken glass after his car was removed.
Sergeant L’Jean McNeely with Baton Rouge Police said: ‘Chief Paul is working hard to get the camera surveillance system up, we have that city, to move it forward and bring it to the major corridors for Baton Rouge. Were trying to. Florida Street, Government Street.’
EBR Mayor President Sharon Weston Broom said: ‘My heart goes out to the family, loved ones and classmates of Alison Rice, a young LSU student who had her whole life ahead of her.
‘This senseless violence is completely unacceptable and Baton Rouge police officers are conducting a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrator to justice.
‘Our university community is an essential part of the fabric of Baton Rouge. This is extremely important as we welcome the students of our state and nation to create a safe environment.’
Rice’s death is the 74th in East Baton Rouge Parish this year, and comes after a string of crimes against LSU students.
On August 19, another student was shot during an attempted robbery, and just days later there were two separate kidnappings on campus.
According to the FBI, Louisiana has the highest Baton Rouge murder rate.
Anyone with information should call Baton Rouge Police at (225) 389-2000.