Allison Rice’s father, Paul Rice, remarked that the news of her unexpected demise has crushed the family.
The grieving father of a college student who was shot and killed in her car while she waited at a train crossing says his daughter was “in the wrong place at the wrong time.”
Paul Rice, the father of 21-year-old Allison Rice, stated that his daughter has no enemies and that they do not believe she was’stalked’
The Louisiana State University senior was on her way home from a night out with friends when she was fatally shot along railroad tracks at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday.
She was discovered in her bullet-riddled automobile in Baton Rouge, fewer than five minutes from where she was killed, after drinking with friends at a bar on Government Street.
Paul stated to Fox News that she did not have any enemies. We do not believe she was stalked or followed.
This Baton Rouge neighborhood has a history of this type of activities.
It should never have occurred, this should not have occurred, and it should not have occurred.
“She is a lovely youngster. She had one year remaining to graduate from LSU and her entire future lay before her.
When you hear a police officer say, “She’s with the coroner now; she didn’t make it,” they are the most heartbreaking words you will ever hear.
Before her terrible death, 21-year-old Allison Rice had been studying marketing at Louisiana State University and was preparing for an internship.
On the street where she was shot, her friends and relatives have placed flower tributes and her favorite snacks.
A crucifix bearing Allie’s face has been affixed to a telephone pole near the spot where the student was murdered.
Allison was attempting to make a U-turn near the railroad tracks when she was shot numerous times through the windshield.
On the street where she was shot, friends and family have placed flower tributes and her favorite snacks, as well as a cross with her face affixed to a telephone pole.
Paul initially realized anything was wrong at 4:45 a.m., when the police came on his door to inform him that his daughter had been shot.
“Our dogs were barking and the doorbell was ringing,” Rice told Fox.
When they said, ‘Are you Allison’s father, may we come in, please?’ he replied, “Yes, I am.”
At that point, you realized it was going to be a catastrophic situation. I never could have predicted the news to be what it was.
Friday at 2:30 a.m., witnesses reported hearing many gunshots, prompting police to hurry to the area.
Authorities recovered shot casings and fast food on her lap, but nothing was taken from her vehicle.
Police arrived at the site around 2.30 a.m., and her automobile was removed the following morning, leaving just a pile of broken glass.
“The only thing I can think of at this moment is that it’s a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.”
Baton Rouge police have not identified a suspect or a motive as of Monday afternoon, leaving detectives “at a loss” to explain the gruesome death of the Geismar student, who was described by acquaintances as “bright and effervescent.”
Despite the fact that this is being treated with utmost seriousness, there are currently no signs of any leads. They do not have an explanation at this time, and they do not have the appropriate surveillance in that particular section of the city.
Paul must now make arrangements for his daughter’s burial.
As a parent, I should never be required to organize my child’s funeral. My mother should not be required to attend the funeral of her grandchild,’ he stated. This is absolutely heartbreaking.
The Louisiana State University senior was discovered in her bullet-riddled automobile in Baton Rouge, fewer than five minutes from where she was killed, after partying with friends at a bar on Government Street.
She was reportedly attempting to turn around near the railroad tracks when she was shot multiple times through the windshield.
On the street where she was shot, friends and family have placed flower tributes and her favorite snacks, as well as a cross with her face affixed to a telephone pole.
Rice’s aunt Susie Rice Granier described her as a “free spirit” who enjoyed singing and dancing.
The student had been out with friends before to the shooting and was only a few miles from campus when she was slain while delayed behind a train.
Rice was shot in the arm and chest as she waited for a train to clear the crossing while she was waiting for the train.
Authorities recovered multiple shot shells near her vehicle and fast food on her lap, but nothing was taken from her vehicle.
Baton Rouge Police are conducting an investigation into the shooting, with Chief Murphy Paul stating, “I just left the scene before getting here.”
Our detectives are currently scouring the region. There are numerous investigating activities occurring behind the scenes. Very sad. Very sad.’
Her family is pleading with the police for answers and is pleading for anyone with knowledge to come forward.
Rice had been working as a bartender alongside her two brothers at The Shed BBQ in Baton Rouge (pictured together)
Her parents are begging with anyone with information to assist police with their investigations.
Sgt. L’Jean McKneely of the Baton Rouge Police Department noted, ‘Chief Paul has been putting in a lot of effort to have the video surveillance systems installed. We have them in the downtown area, and we’re attempting to implement them in Baton Rouge’s key corridors. The intersection of Florida Street and Government Street.
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome added, ‘My heart goes out to the family, friends, and classmates of young LSU student Allison Rice, who had her entire life ahead of her.
Baton Rouge Police officers are conducting a comprehensive investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrator of this horrific violence.
Our university community is an integral component of Baton Rouge. As we welcome kids from around our state and country, it is of the utmost significance that we create a safe environment.’
Rice’s killing is the 74th in East Baton Rouge Parish this year, and it follows a series of crimes targeting LSU students.
On August 19, another student was shot during a failed robbery attempt, and just days later, there were two separate kidnappings on campus.
Baton Rouge has one of the highest homicide rates in Louisiana, according to the FBI.
Contact the Violent Crimes Unit at (225) 389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at (225) 343-7867 if you have information about this shooting.