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A Louisiana State College pupil died after being shot a number of occasions whereas sitting in her car early Friday, Baton Rouge police say.
Authorities are investigating the deadly taking pictures of 21-year-old Allison Rice of Geismar, Louisiana, who was shot round 2:19 a.m. Friday on the 1500 block of Authorities St, the Baton Rouge Police Division stated in a information launch.
“Rice was shot a number of occasions whereas sitting within the driver seat of her car. Rice died on the scene,” the discharge reads. “The motive and suspect(s) are unknown right now.”
Louisiana State College known as for anybody with info on the taking pictures to contact police.
“The LSU group is saddened to listen to of senior Allison Rice being killed. Her household and associates are in our ideas, and we encourage anybody who might have extra details about this crime to contact Baton Rouge Police,” the college stated in a press release to CNN Sunday.
Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome issued a statement on Twitter condemning the attack.
“This mindless violence is totally unacceptable, and Baton Rouge Law enforcement officials are totally investigating to deliver the perpetrator to justice. Our college group is a vital a part of the material of Baton Rouge. It’s of the utmost significance that we create a protected atmosphere as we welcome college students from throughout our state and the nation,” the mayor stated.
Broome stated she is coordinating a gathering with numerous native college officers, pupil authorities and legislation enforcement to debate security for all school college students in Baton Rouge.
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy expressed his condolences on Twitter.
“Becky and I are devastated to be taught concerning the tragic passing of LSU senior Allison Rice, whose life was taken in a mindless act of violence. We’re sending our prayers and deepest condolences to her household and the LSU group,” Kennedy stated within the submit.